Job Description

HR Advisor (Temporary - Immediate Start) Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Part-time - 30 hours per week Temporary role with potential to become permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy, friendly team on a temporary basis with an immediate start. This is a varied, hands-on HR role where you will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key part in supporting both employees and management. Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries and support managers in resolving employee relations matters
• Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and consistency across the business
• Provide expert guidance on employment matters and HR best practice
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, screening, and supporting hiring decisions
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and oversee pre-employment checks
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes
• Maintain accurate HR records (including absence, holiday, and leave) using HR systems
• Support performance management and appraisal processes
• Produce HR KPI reports and assist with disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support occupational health coordination and compliance requirements
• Assist with general HR administration and ad hoc projects
• Provide occasional support with travel arrangements and internal coordination

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Confident working independently and managing a broad workload
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Comfortable handling sensitive information in line with GDPR
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. Breathe HR or similar) is desirable

• Immediate start opportunity
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Flexible working pattern (30 hours across 4 or 5 days)
• A varied and autonomous role where you can make a real impact
• Support from external HR and legal specialists
• A collaborative and down-to-earth working environment