Are you an experienced HR professional ready to step into a varied and impactful role? We’re supporting a Dorset-based organisation seeking a confident Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner to join them on a temporary basis for an initial 3 months contract. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference quickly, partnering with managers and delivering hands-on HR Advisory and getting involved in a range of HR Projects including Policy, Training Managers and some Change Management activities.

Key Responsibilities: You will play a key role across both operational and strategic HR work, including:HR Advisory & Casework

• Providing professional HR advice to managers across the organisation
• Managing a range of ER cases, including:
  • Long-term sickness absence
  • Performance management
  • Disciplinary matters

HR Projects & Change

• Supporting and delivering HR project activity
• Leading elements of organisational change programmes
• Handling redundancy consultation processes in line with policy and legislation

Policy & Manager Capability

• Training and coaching managers on updated HR policies and procedures
• Supporting the implementation of new ways of working across teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in HR Advisor / HR Business Partner, Employer Relations cases and HR projects such as training managers, policy development, change.
• Confident in managing complex ER cases – long term sickness, absence, disciplinary, performance, grievances.
• Experience supporting or leading HR projects including change and redundancy consultation.
• Ideally experienced in working within regulated environments but not essential
• Ability to build credibility quickly and work independently
• CIPD qualification

Offer
3 month interim contract via Hays online weekly time sheets – possible scope for longer
Full-time hours – 37 hours, but also considered part-time – 3 or 4 days per week.
Hybrid working with sites across Dorset and therefore occasional travel per week to attend investigations and meet managers on site as needed.

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