HR Advisor

Overview Real Life Options is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly and professional HR team on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a values‑driven organisation and support managers across a wide range of HR matters. Your Role As an HR Advisor you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and support to managers on all HR related matters. You will work closely with the HR Manager, HR Business Partner and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of HR services to our managers and all employees. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations casework, including being the first point of contact for managers and employees on all ER matters including performance management, disciplinary and grievance. Provide expert advice and coaching to managers, ensuring fair and consistent handling of cases. Design, coordinate, and deliver training programmes (in-person and online) to support staff development and compliance. Support the onboarding and induction processes to ensure new staff are equipped for success. Provide guidance and advice to line managers on navigating the complexities of long‑term sickness and return to work plans. Monitor and track the progress of employees on long‑term sick leave and adjust support measures as needed to facilitate their successful return to work. Request and analyse GP and Occupational health reports to support managers with long‑term sick absence management. Manage and implement system changes on the HRIS. Monthly reporting. Qualifications and Skills We’re looking for someone with the skills and experience to hit the ground running. Ideally you’ll be CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards this, but it will be your experience in supporting and advising managers with employee relations and casework that is key. Experience in social care or other regulated settings will be an advantage. This role will support the Scotland region, with some of our services located in remote areas – a driver with access to a vehicle will be advantageous as some ad‑hoc travel will be required. Why Join Us A minimum of 28‑days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff). An employer contributory pension scheme. Work in a collaborative, values‑led environment. Health cash plan (for full/part time contracted hours) £10,000 life cover Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face‑to‑face counselling, debt, financial and legal information) Reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services Cycle to Work Scheme Financial wellbeing scheme Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply) Recognition initiatives Values and Behaviours Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence. If you can circle six or more of the skills below then you could be the person we are looking for: Honest – Good communicator – Strong values – Flexible – Passionate – Self‑motivated – Reliable – Caring – Inclusive. Equal Opportunity Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or an individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr