HR Officer

HR Advisor (12-Month Contract) – Public Sector

Bolton based | Hybrid Working

£16.43 – £21.65 per hour

37 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and well-established local authority HR team on an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional to step into a fast-paced, operational environment, supporting managers across a wide range of employee relations matters.

About the Role

You will be part of the operational HR function, working closely with HR Managers to provide a high-quality advisory service across the organisation.

This is a business-as-usual role, focused on delivering core HR support rather than project-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end employee relations casework, including:


• Disciplinary


• Grievance


• Sickness absence


• Capability


• Providing clear, practical HR advice to managers in line with employment law and policy


• Supporting managers through formal hearings and presenting at panels


• Advising on organisational change, restructures, and consultations where requiredCAREER GRADE HR OFFICER 2012 JDPS


• Building effective working relationships across departments and with key stakeholders


• Contributing to the ongoing development of HR policies and proceduresCAREER GRADE HR OFFICER 2012 JDPS

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential:

• Proven experience at HR Advisor level


• Strong background in managing complex ER casework from start to finish


• CIPD Level 5 (minimum)


• Ability to work confidently in a policy-driven, fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience within a local authority or public sector setting

Additional Information

• Full-time office attendance is required for the first month, followed by hybrid working


• Clear and structured experience is essential – candidates must be able to demonstrate a consistent and logical career history


• Immediate requirement due to an internal promotion

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to gain or build on local government HR experience


• Join a supportive and experienced HR team


• Immediate start with a stable 12-month contract


• Hands-on role with real responsibility and impact

If you’re a proactive HR Advisor looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.

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