HR Advisor
JOB_53885334789282Job type
TemporaryLocation
Stoke-on-TrentWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£17-£21 per hour
Interim HR Advisor job in Stoke-on-Trent supporting employee relations, people management and core HR processe
Your new company
You’ll be joining a well-established organisation operating in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. The business is supported by a collaborative HR function and is seeking an experienced Interim HR Advisor to provide professional, hands‑on support during a period of change and increased workload.
Your new role
As an Interim HR Advisor, you will deliver first‑line HR advice and operational support to managers across the business, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies. Working in a proactive and flexible way, you will support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to a positive and consistent people experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing day‑to‑day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
- Managing employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
- Supporting and coaching line managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
- Assisting with recruitment and onboarding activity, ensuring a smooth candidate and starter experience
- Preparing HR documentation such as contracts, letters and policy-related correspondence
- Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting compliance with data protection requirements
- Supporting payroll-related processes by coordinating employee changes
- Contributing to HR projects, organisational change activity and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a hands‑on interim role requiring someone confident in operating autonomously while working closely with the wider HR team.
What you'll need to succeed
- Have proven experience working as an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
- Be confident advising on a broad range of employee relations matters
- Possess strong working knowledge of UK employment law
- Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
- Ideally be CIPD qualified (Level 3 or Level 5), or working towards this
- Have previous experience working in an interim or temporary capacity (desirable)
What you'll get in return
- A competitive hourly rate of £17–£21 per hour, depending on experience
- A flexible interim opportunity based in Stoke‑on‑Trent
- Exposure to a varied and engaging HR advisory remit
- The opportunity to add immediate value within a supportive HR environment
This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional looking for a short‑term assignment where they can make an immediate impact.
HR AdvisorJOB_538853347892822026-04-172026-07-16
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