Full time Contract Temporary

HR Advisor

Pertemps Newcastle

Sunderland, Cumberland, CA13 9SS

£38000 - £43000 per annum

Posted: 02 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Ref: 61051185

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About the Role

This six-month temporary contract as an HR Advisor in Sunderland offers £38,000 to £43,000 annually, working full time on sickness cover for Northern Powergrid's People team. The successful candidate provides practical guidance to managers and stakeholders within a dedicated directorate. Duties span employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence, wellbeing, organisational change, and learning. Applicants need strong coaching ability, sound employment law knowledge, and a customer-focused approach. The position suits an experienced professional who can influence at all levels and manage competing priorities. Hybrid working may be available between Sunderland or Shiremoor sites.

HR Advisor
6-month sickness cover
£38-43k
Sunderland or Shiremoor

Pertemps are actively recruiting on behalf of Northern Powergrid for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused HR professional to provide practical, people-focused advice and support to managers and key stakeholders across a dedicated business area.
You’ll play an important role in supporting a wide range of HR activity, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence, wellbeing, organisational change and learning and development.
Key Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive HR advisory service across a dedicated directorate
Coach and support managers on employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance
Advise managers on recruitment, resourcing and organisational changes
Support talent development and performance improvement plans
Provide HR input into projects, change programmes and working groups
Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and support continuous improvement
Build strong relationships with managers, colleagues and trade union representatives
Work closely with the wider People Services team and provide support to the People Business Partner
Ensure a high-quality, customer-focused HR service is delivered

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who can demonstrate:

CIPD qualification
Significant generalist HR experience within a large or complex organisation
Experience working in an HR advisory or business partnering environment
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, including at Director level
Experience supporting and implementing organisational change
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems
A full clean driving licence

Desirable:

Degree in HR, Business or a related subject
Experience working within a trade union recognised environment
HR experience within a blue-collar or operational industry

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to work within a leading organisation and make a real impact across the People function, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Pertemps to be considered for this exciting HR Advisor opportunity

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