HR Advisor (6 Month FTC)

Interim HR Advisor
South Wales | Hybrid Working
£35,000 Salary + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)
We’re supporting a growing, values-led organisation in the appointment of an Interim HR Advisor to support a large and diverse operational workforce across South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, managing complex employee relations matters and working within a people-focused environment where collaboration and relationships genuinely matter.
Initially offered on a six-month fixed-term contract, the role has arisen due to an internal HR project. Whilst no guarantees can be made, there is realistic potential for the assignment to extend beyond the initial term given the organisation’s continued growth and evolving people agenda.
The Opportunity Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you’ll support operational stakeholders across a varied portfolio of services throughout South Wales.
Working as part of an established and supportive People Team, you’ll provide pragmatic HR advice and guidance across a broad range of employee relations and people matters, partnering closely with managers to deliver commercially balanced and people-centred solutions.
This is a highly visible role requiring regular engagement with operational teams across multiple locations. The position offers a blend of home working, office-based collaboration and site visits, with the autonomy to manage your own diary around business priorities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert HR guidance across disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management and investigations.
• Support managers through complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen people management capability.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support organisational growth through effective people partnering and workforce planning.

We’re keen to speak with HR professionals who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within an HR Advisor, People Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations expertise and confidence managing casework independently.
• Experience supporting multi-site or operationally focused workforces.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• The resilience and pragmatism needed to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A collaborative, personable and solutions-focused approach.

We’d particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Social care
• Healthcare
• Children’s services
• Education
• Housing
• Public sector
• Other regulated environments

Why Join? This organisation combines the pace and opportunity of a growing business with a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture.
You’ll be joining a business that:

• Is experiencing sustained growth.
• Invests heavily in its people.
• Empowers HR professionals to operate as trusted partners.
• Offers flexibility and autonomy.
• Provides exposure to a large and diverse workforce.
• Maintains a strong values-led culture from frontline teams through to senior leadership.

Package & Benefits

• £35,000 basic salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Mileage and business expenses
• Employee benefits platform
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Interested? If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for your next interim opportunity within a growing, people-focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nadia Knight.