HR Advisor- Norwich- £250-£300 per day DOE

HR Advisor

• Working hours are typically 40 hours per week, generally from 08:30 to 17:30. The role is home-based with approximately one day of travel per week to sites around Norfolk.

• The day rate ranges from £250 to £300, depending on experience.
  
• Temporary HR advisor for a 6-month period

About the Role

We''re seeking a confident and driven HR Advisor to join our team and deliver a proactive, people-first HR service that empowers managers and supports our wider business goals.

In this varied role, you''ll act as a trusted partner to operational leaders-providing expert advice, guidance, and hands-on support across the full employee life cycle. From employee relations and performance management to organisational change and engagement initiatives, you''ll play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

If you''re passionate about building great relationships, solving problems, and helping people thrive, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and coaching to managers on all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability matters.
• Partner with managers to build confidence in people management, ensuring consistent and legally compliant practices.
• Lead and manage absence cases, working closely with Occupational Health to support employee well-being.
• Support organisational change programmes-such as restructures, TUPE transfers, and consultations-ensuring clear communication and compliance.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver accurate data, reporting, and case management updates.
• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Support recruitment activity, including approvals, interviews, vetting, and on-boarding processes.
• Contribute to HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, and retention.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the business and act as a trusted point of contact for all HR matters.
• Provide cover for other HR Advisors when required and promote best practice in all areas of HR and people management.

About You

You''re a confident HR professional with a strong generalist background and a passion for supporting people and managers. You''ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities, and using your initiative to deliver effective, pragmatic HR solutions.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• CIPD qualified (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience

• Strong employee relations background who is also comfortable coaching and training managers on HR topics such as disciplinary/ investigations/ grievances/ difficult conversations etc.

• Broad understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment legislation
• 2-5 years'' experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and HR systems)
• Flexibility to travel within your designated region

Desirable:

• Experience in Facilities Management, Hospitality, or similar fast-paced environments
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