3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Provide high‑quality HR administrative and advisory support within the HR Business Partnering Team at Southwark Council.

• Assist with employee relations, organisational change, data analysis, and HR business partnering projects.

• Support managers and colleagues across the Council, ensuring effective processes, record‑keeping, and adherence to employment law.

• Develop professional HR advisory skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide administrative support for investigations, hearings, TUPE programmes, reorganisations, and workforce planning activities.

• Maintain structured, secure, and accurate HR records, templates, and documentation.

• Coordinate meetings, take notes, and support HRBPs and ER Case Advisors with casework planning.

• Support data extraction, workforce reporting, and monthly HR data analysis.

• Manage vendor setup, invoices, data capture, and other internal HR processes.

• Assist managers with employee investigations, sickness absence, and occupational health referrals.

• Contribute to initiatives promoting inclusion, anti‑racism, and positive organisational culture.

Skills/Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) with evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Solid understanding of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations.

• Experience in HR or administrative roles within a large, complex organisation.

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time‑management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.

• Confidence in handling sensitive information and situations with professionalism.

• IT and data skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and HRMI or similar HR systems.

• Experience of working with Trade Unions is desirable.

Additional Information:

• Bi-Weekly Payments.

• Temporary role: 12 weeks, 36 hours per week.

• Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH – 2 days per week in the office.

• Rate: £26.83 per hour Limited/Umbrella.

HR Advisor