HR Advisor Job Type: Temporary - initial 3-month contract with extensions available Organisation: Oldham Council Pay Rate: £16.40 hour (PAYE) Rochdale are seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for providing first-line advice and support to managers across various departments, ensuring alignment with our Workforce Strategy and adherence to relevant legislation and policies. Day-to-day of the role: Act as the first point of contact for managers, offering proactive and timely advice on a wide range of HR enquiries. Manage a professional caseload efficiently, ensuring work is organised, prioritised, and delivered to high standards. Advise on and guide the implementation of policies including attendance improvement, grievance resolution, performance management, disciplinary matters, recruitment, retention, and organisational changes. Provide guidance across various employment terms, conditions, and pay scales. Assist managers in preparing and presenting cases at Hearings related to discipline, grievance, capability, absence, and change management. Participate in strategy meetings to address safeguarding concerns and contribute to job evaluation exercises for new and amended posts. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience as an HR Advisor or similar role. Strong understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships. Experience in conflict resolution, performance management, and organisational change. Ideally holding Graduate CIPD or working to CIPD qualification To apply for this HR Advisor position, please submit your CV below and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.