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Hr Advisor

Belmont RecruitmentBolton, Lancashire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll gain valuable experience advising on complex employee relations and organizational change projects within a reputable council, fostering your professional growth. This hybrid role is perfect for an experienced HR professional who thrives on providing expert guidance and managing diverse casework. Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact and advance your HR career!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join Bolton Council on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
  • Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, performance management, flexible working and dignity at work matters.
  • Support managers through formal HR processes, including investigations, hearings, consultations and appeals.
  • Advise on recruitment and selection processes, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
  • Support organisational change projects including restructures, redeployment, TUPE transfers and consultations.
  • Build positive working relationships with Trade Unions and support consultation meetings where required.
  • Produce contracts, letters and HR documentation in line with employment legislation and Council policies.
  • Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring employee records are accurate and confidential.
  • Analyse HR management information and workforce data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in a generalist HR Advisory or HR Officer position.
  • Experience managing employee relations casework from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and capability cases.
  • Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or consultation processes.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you!

Skills

Employee Relations
Onboarding
Performance Management
Workforce Planning

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