Job description

3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• HR Advisor within the HR Business Partnering team at Southwark Council, providing high-quality administrative, coordination and advisory support across a range of HR functions.

• A developmental opportunity for an early-career HR professional to gain exposure to employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and HR data analysis.

• The role focuses on supporting HR Business Partners, improving employee experience, and delivering a professional, customer-focused HR service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide administrative and coordination support across employee relations casework, including investigations and hearings.

• Support organisational change programmes such as TUPE, restructures and workforce planning.

• Maintain accurate, confidential and compliant HR records, documentation and templates.

• Coordinate meetings, take notes, and support HRBPs with casework and project planning.

• Assist with HR data extraction, reporting and monthly workforce analytics.

• Support internal HR processes including vendor setup, invoicing and data management.

• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR processes such as sickness absence and occupational health referrals.

• Develop capability to deliver HR advice in line with employment legislation and council policies.

• Ensure high standards of confidentiality, accuracy and data protection compliance.

• Promote inclusion, diversity and positive organisational culture across the Council.

Skills/Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience), with ongoing professional development via the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

• Experience in an HR or administrative role within a complex organisation (ideally public sector).

• Good understanding of HR practices and UK employment law.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

• Experience supporting employee relations casework (desirable).

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and HR systems.

• Analytical skills with experience in data handling and reporting.

• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

• Experience working with Trade Unions (desirable).

Additional Information:

• Bi-Weekly Payments.

• Contract duration: 12 weeks (starting 18 May 2026).

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.

• Location: 160 Tooley Street, London (hybrid – approx. 2 days in office).

• Rate: £20.58 per hour PAYE / £26.83 per hour Umbrella.