Interim HR Advisor

Location: Witham, Essex
Contract: Temporary / Interim
Hours: 40 hours per week, fully on-site
Salary: Equivalent to £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
Start Date: Immediate

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim HR Advisor to join a growing organisation based in Witham on a temporary basis. Working closely alongside a highly experienced Head of HR, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive generalist HR support across the business, ensuring managers and employees receive professional, pragmatic, and commercially focused HR guidance.

This role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle and would suit a proactive HR professional who enjoys a varied generalist remit and can make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities • Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees.

• Managing a range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.


• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and induction activities.


• Advising on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.


• Assisting with organisational change initiatives and HR projects.


• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.


• Supporting learning and development activities.


• Producing HR reports and management information as required.

Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.


• Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing cases independently.


• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.


• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer? • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive Head of HR.

• A broad and varied generalist HR role.


• Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects.


• A collaborative and professional working environment.


• 40 hours per week on-site in Witham.


• Salary equivalent to £40,000 per annum (pro rata).

Apply Now Candidates who are available immediately or at short notice and are looking for a rewarding interim HR opportunity are encouraged to submit their CV for consideration.

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