HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor

Job type: 6 month FTC (maternity cover)

Hourly Rate: £18.00-£20.30 per hour

Location: Shepton Mallet

Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm (minimum 30 hours per week)

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, with the remaining days working remotely

We're delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a solar energy company for an Interim HR Advisor to join their friendly and supportive HR team on a 6-month maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being hands-on, building strong relationships and making a genuine difference to the employee experience.

About the Role

Working as part of a close-knit HR team of four, you'll play an important role in providing a responsive and people-focused HR service across the business.

This is a varied generalist position where no two days are quite the same. You'll be trusted to hit the ground running, manage day-to-day HR matters confidently and contribute ideas that help drive positive change across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to employees and managers

Managing employee relations matters, including sensitive and challenging situations

Supporting onboarding and new starter processes

Managing and advising on employee benefits

Building positive relationships across the business

Handling difficult conversations with confidence, empathy and professionalism

Contributing to wider HR initiatives and strategy

Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience

Supporting the HR team with a range of generalist activities

About You

We're looking for someone who is confident, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with people.

You'll ideally have

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent (preferred not required)

At least 2 years' experience in a similar HR generalist role

Strong knowledge of day-to-day HR and employee relations

Confidence dealing with sensitive or challenging situations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive approach and the ability to use your initiative

The confidence to work independently and make an impact from day one

A genuine passion for supporting employees and creating a positive workplace

The company also puts plenty of emphasis on bringing people together, with regular monthly social events and team-building activities to connect with colleagues outside of the day-to-day role.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please click 'apply now' and a consultant will be in contact.