Job Description

Vacancy

Post Title

HR Advisor - fixed term contract

Directorate

Governance & Support

Location

Eastleigh House

Advert Close date

20/10/2025

Job description

Job advert text

HR Advisor - Fixed Term Contract


12 months (maternity cover)


37 hours a week (5 days) or 30 hours per week (4 days)


to include Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays


Salary 34,857 per annum (FTE)




Do you want to make a difference?


Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. The HR team are very proactive in supporting colleagues across the Council and creating the right environment, so everyone can do their best to achieve corporate and personal goals. To help us achieve our ambitious strategy, we are looking for a motivated and innovative HR Advisor to join our team.




So, if you have previous HR experience, are looking for a challenge and you want to be part of a team that really does make a difference to people's lives, then this opportunity is for you.




The role


We are looking for a self-starter with previous HR administration or advisory experience to join our HR team to provide maternity cover. The fixed term contract is expected to last 12 months. You will work within a small team of HR professionals to support managers across all our service areas. You will provide first line support for managers and employees on HR policies and processes and support our HR system. You will also extract data and provide statistical workforce information, and provide support to our Training and Development Specialist administering training courses, updating the e-Learning system and supporting on apprenticeships.




Your activities will include:


- Deliver and assist in the provision of specialist HR advice and support to meet the Council's needs


- Act as a first point of contact for employees providing advice and guidance on a range of HR issues/queries such as disciplinary, grievance, sickness and performance management


- Assist and support in ensuring effective case management that meets employee, service and organisational needs


- Provide workforce information and statistics


- Assist in the administration of training and apprenticeships




We are a small, busy and friendly team and you will need to be a self-starter, resilient, adaptable and enjoy being "hands on". If you can learn processes quickly, work diligently and deliver great customer service then we can offer you a great opportunity to enhance your skills and experience.




About you


This position is ideal for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience and skill set as a HR generalist. Bringing knowledge, passion and innovation to the role, you will be able to quickly assimilate information, build effective working relationships, be very organized with excellent attention to detail. You must have a good understanding of UK employment law, and be well organized, proactive and able to work effectively with a range of different stakeholders; managers, internal communications and the wider HR team.




You will need strong IT skills and very good communication skills, together with a high degree of personal organisation and the ability to multi-task.




You must have HR experience (either as an administrator or advisor). CIPD level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage.




About us:


You will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.




Our benefits include:


- Up to 25 days annual leave


- Hybrid working with the ability to work from office and home and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements - pro rata for part time staff)


- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme


- Discounts at leisure sites


- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme


- Excellent working environment




If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.




If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Chelsea Duke, by email via hrinfo@eastleigh.gov.uk




Closing date: 20 October 2025


Interview date: 28 October 2025

Employment & compensation

Employment type

Full time

Employment status

FTC

Weekly contract hours

37.00

Salary band

5

Salary ()

34,857