HR Advisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources
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SKILLS

UK employment law Disciplinary and grievance handling Absence management Performance management Communication skills Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Coaching managers Customer service mindset

FULL DESCRIPTION

HR Advisor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an HR Advisor (also referred to as HR Consultant) for a contract role based in Whitley, Coventry. This hybrid position offers £27.30 per hour (inside IR35) and requires a strong generalist HR background with UK employment law knowledge.

Job Details

  • Location: Coventry (Whitley) – Hybrid
  • Rate: £27.30 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
  • Contract Type: Contract
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Function: Human Resources
  • Reference: 71605

What You Will Do

  • Act as the first point of contact for UK-based employees, addressing HR queries via outbound calls, email, portal, or virtual chat.
  • Provide clear guidance on HR policies and procedures, empowering employees to apply them to their unique situations.
  • Coach managers on applying HR policies effectively, ensuring compliance and minimising risks.
  • Build rapport with employees to accurately understand and resolve their queries.
  • Collaborate with wider HR teams, including Payroll, Business Protection, IT, and more, to deliver seamless service.
  • Manage daily tasks such as pulling absence reports and handling an inbox for non-employee queries.

What You Will Bring

  • Previous experience in an HR employee advisory role, with a strong generalist HR background.
  • Solid understanding of UK employment law and key HR practices such as disciplinary, grievances, absence management, and performance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, to deliver clear and considered responses.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to manage high volumes of queries efficiently.
  • A customer-first mindset, combined with resilience and enthusiasm to deliver results under pressure.

About the Role

This role contributes to the company’s commitment to providing a personalised, transparent, and dependable HR service. By resolving employee queries effectively and maintaining high satisfaction levels, you’ll be instrumental in enhancing the workplace experience and supporting the company’s goals of operational excellence.

Contact Information

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