HR Advisor Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a values-driven organisation as a Human Resources Adviser on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, starting in August 2025.
Location: Based in Chelmsford with hybrid working available (minimum 60% in-office)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Part-Time (approximately 21 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000–£37,500 FTE (Pro rata: £21,000–£22,500)
Core Office Days: Monday and Thursday (flexible working considered)
About the Role
The HR Adviser will play a key role in supporting managers and stakeholders across a broad range of HR matters. The role includes:

Providing professional HR advice on employee relations, performance management, sickness absence, and recruitment
Supporting matters relating to HR legislation and policy
Participating in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving practices and systems
Contributing to policy development and compliance with employment law and data protection requirements
Working collaboratively within a small, supportive HR team and across departments
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) and have solid HR generalist experience. The ideal candidate will bring:

A strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
Demonstrated experience in providing advice across a range of HR topics
Proven ability to support recruitment, induction, and probation processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach
A collaborative working style, with discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation rooted in community and service. The role offers varied and meaningful HR work, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative and inclusive team environment.