Human Resources Advisor

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation to recruit a HR Advisor on a fixed‑term or temporary contract of up to two years.

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This is a full‑time role based in Exeter, offering a hybrid working arrangement (3 days per week working from home) and a competitive salary of £29,064–£31,022 per annum.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing firstline HR advice, guidance and routine HR administration
• Supporting improvements to SLAs and help develop HR policies, procedures and learning initiatives
• Assisting HR Business Partners by managing low‑level employee relations cases and maintaining accurate records
• Helping design and improve HR systems and processes, including recruitment, DBS, work permits and absence management
• Supporting the production of HR reports, metrics and organisational data
• Contributing to audits by reviewing and updating HR records to ensure compliance
• Taking part in ongoing development to maintain up‑to‑date HR knowledge and improve service delivery

Experience required:

• CIPD Level 3 with 2 years’ relevant HR experience, or A‑Levels/equivalent with 3 years’ relevant HR experience
• Experience working within a HR function in a unionised environment
• Strong understanding of Employment Law and its practical application
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Broad HR administration experience across recruitment, employee relations, learning & development and absence management

Benefits:

• 3 days home working
• Generous annual leave entitlement (with additional days for long service)
• Hybrid working options to support work–life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and mental health support
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture, with strong equality and diversity commitments
• Professional development opportunities, including training and CPD support
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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