HR Advisor

HR Advisor | £31,000 - £32,000 | Hybrid | Stoke

Castlefield Recruitment is partnering with a leading housing group looking to recruit a HR Advisor to join their team on a fixed-term basis (6-months)

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering expert advice and support to managers across the full spectrum of the employee journey—from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, wellbeing, and organisational change.

With an ambitious People Strategy to deliver over the next five years, you’ll contribute to a wide range of initiatives that enhance our people practices, improve efficiency, and support a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, solution-focused advice to managers on employment matters such as sickness absence, employee relations, recruitment best practice, and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee the daily workflow of People Administrators, ensuring efficient handling of queries and requests.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of people-related projects aimed at driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support the ongoing review and development of people policies to ensure compliance with current employment legislation.
• Interpret HR policies for managers, providing guidance and ensuring consistent application across teams.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law and HR best practice, and apply this knowledge in day-to-day advice and project work.
• Assist with organisational change activities, including restructures and consultation processes.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development Officer to support staff development and training initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A-level education or equivalent
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience in HR
• Demonstrable background in HR advisory roles, particularly in employee relations
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and its workplace application
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all organisational levels
• Strong judgement and the ability to challenge constructively when needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in using HR systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• A supportive, coaching approach to leadership and team development
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and resilience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£32,000.00 per year