Senior HR Advisor

Job Title: Senior HR Advisor (Temporary)
Location: Oldham
Salary: £19.03-£21.23, based on experience
Contract Type: Temporary – 5 month contract

Multitask Personnel are working with a local authority based in Oldham who’s mission is to improve employee confidence, competence, and performance through effective HR guidance and support. You will have the opportunity to provide expert HR advice to managers and employees across various sectors, including schools and other services.

Job Purpose:
The Senior HR Advisor will be responsible for providing authoritative, timely advice and guidance on a range of HR-related issues. You will be the first point of contact for managers and headteachers, helping to manage HR enquiries in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first line of HR support for managers and headteachers across the borough.
• Provide professional advice on matters such as attendance, grievances, performance management, and disciplinary issues.
• Manage a caseload of HR issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Advise on recruitment, retention, redundancy, and TUPE transfers.
• Support management in preparation for hearings, including discipline and grievance cases.
• Attend senior management meetings to provide HR advice and participate in consultation with trade unions.
• Assist with job evaluation exercises and contribute to policy development and projects.

Essential Criteria:

• Chartered Member CIPD or equivalent HR qualification.
• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with knowledge of public sector challenges.
• Experience working within employment law frameworks and best HR practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in both public and private sector HR roles.
• Experience working with Trade Unions on employee relations issues.

To apply for the role, please send a CV to f.tune@multitaskpersonnel.co.uk or call 01709 820102