HR Advisor

HR Advisor - Southampton

Location: Southampton, SO14 - 1 day in the office (Thursday for Team anchor day).

Salary: £19.32 per hour.

Full Time – Monday to Friday – 37 hours.

Contract: Initial 3 month contract – possibly beyond.

• Managing the full spectrum of ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working and performance-related matters.


• Provide expert advice to the line managers on best practise, policy and procedures via telephone and email.


• To produce accurate HR casework documentation - reviewing ER correspondence/documentation and supporting hearings and meetings.

Purpose of the Role

• Provide timely and effective HR and Organisational Development (OD) advice and support to HR Business Partners and management teams across the organisation.


• Support the delivery of the Workforce Strategy by developing workforce capability and capacity, promoting employee engagement, and ensuring effective employee relations practices.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of modern, sustainable HR policies and practices that support organisational objectives and strengthen employer reputation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide first-line professional HR advice and support to managers, ensuring workforce changes and working practices are implemented in line with organisational policies and procedures.


• Deliver first-level support on employee relations matters, offering guidance on policy interpretation, case management, and procedural compliance.


• Advise managers on all aspects of HR and OD policy and practice, supporting the achievement of workforce and organisational objectives.


• Diagnose HR and organisational issues, identify risks, and implement appropriate solutions to prevent recurrence or escalation.


• Maintain accurate, objective, and confidential records of HR activities, interventions, and casework.

Organisational Development & Workforce Planning

• Support HR Business Partners in delivering HR and OD initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and performance outcomes.


• Contribute to workforce planning activities by analysing workforce information, identifying capability needs, and supporting productivity improvements.


• Assist in identifying and addressing learning, training, and development requirements across the workforce.


• Support organisational development projects and initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture, employee experience, and organisational performance.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Work closely with management teams to ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employee representatives and trade unions, supporting constructive dialogue and effective resolution of workplace issues.


• Collaborate with administrative colleagues to ensure the timely provision of accurate HR information, guidance, and support to managers and employees.

Policy Development & Service Improvement

• Research, review, and contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organisational and legislative requirements.


• Support continuous improvement activities and projects designed to enhance HR service delivery and strengthen organisational effectiveness.


• Contribute to initiatives that promote the organisation as an employer of choice and a great place to work.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Employee Relations


• HR Policy and Procedure


• Organisational Development


• Workforce Planning


• Learning and Development


• Stakeholder Management


• Change Management


• Performance Improvement


• Trade Union Relations


• HR Project Support


• Employment Legislation Compliance

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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