Part‑time HR Advisor – Employee Relations (3 days/week)

About the role

This part‑time HR Advisor position supports a dynamic team in Chichester, working three days a week (8:30 am‑5:00 pm). You will provide specialist employee‑relations advice, manage complex cases, and help drive HR projects while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Key responsibilities

• Offer expert guidance to managers on employee‑relations matters.
• Manage complex ER cases from initial advice through resolution, including investigations.
• Prepare management documentation, correspondence and reports.
• Attend formal meetings, hearings and appeals as the HR Advisor.
• Maintain accurate, confidential HR records and case‑management systems.
• Support short‑ and long‑term absence management and coordinate occupational‑health referrals.
• Advise on reasonable adjustments, return‑to‑work planning and monitor absence trends.
• Produce HR reports, contractual documentation and contribute to organisational change programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and promote a positive employee experience.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent HR qualification.
• Proven experience in an HR Advisory or HR Officer role with strong employee‑relations case management.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience advising managers on complex people matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• HR information systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary within the £18,500‑£19,500 range.
• Three‑day work week providing work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to develop specialist ER expertise in a supportive environment.