HR Advisor - FTC Until End 2027


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£32,500 - £32,600
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF10 5BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a large, complex organisation in a generalist People Advisory role. Working as part of a supportive People team, you will partner with managers across multiple sites, providing expert advice on a wide range of employee relations and workforce matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident HR Advisor looking to further develop their experience within a fast-paced environment, handling complex casework whilst contributing to wider people initiatives and organisational change projects.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability and performance issues.

Support and lead investigations, hearings and formal casework.

Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.

Advise on organisational change projects and workforce planning activities.

Deliver HR policy guidance, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.

Analyse workforce data and produce reports to support decision-making.

Design and deliver training sessions on people management topics.

Build effective relationships with stakeholders, staff representatives and trade union partners.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

✅ CIPD Level 5 qualification (essential)

✅ Proven experience in a HR Advisory or People Advisor role

✅ Strong employee relations case management experience

✅ Experience supporting investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes

✅ Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills

✅ Experience using HR systems and producing workforce reports

✅ The ability to work independently whilst managing a varied workload

Additional Information

Immediate start available

Fixed-term contract running until the end of 2027

Travel between multiple sites is a core requirement of the role

Opportunity to work within a large, values-driven organisation

Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects and complex casework

This position would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong working relationships, managing complex employee relations matters and delivering high-quality people support across a multi-site organisation.

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