Job Description

HR Advisor

Salary - 36,535.00

Hours - Full time 36.25per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Grimsby based, with travel to other Linkage sites.

Closing Date - 9th January 2026

Are you an HR advisor looking to develop your career by working in a safeguarding context? Can you lead on employee relation cases? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to contribute towards the continuous improvement of our HR service?
If yes, then apply for to join our team to provide effective advice and guidance on all aspects of HR to support our 700+ strong workforce.

Linkage Community Trust is a Lincolnshire based registered charity that supports people with learning disabilities. We deliver high quality specialist education, care, employment and support services across Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and East Riding.

As a confident and knowledgeable HR Advisor you'll be a key member of the HR team providing effective advice and guidance to stakeholders about all aspects of the employee life cycle. Leading on assigned cases, you will ensure compliance and that managers are supported.

Benefits package includes:

Employee Assistance Program Long Service Bonus every 5 years Recommend a friend bonus Workplace pension scheme Life assurance x 5 annual salary Free car parking Linkage employee Perks & discounts (BHSF)

HR Advisor Responsibilities:

Coaching managers by providing effective advice and guidance on how to fairly manage their staff ensuring this is in line with the organisation's values, good practice and employment law Providing a dedicated approach to managing an employee relations case load from commencement to conclusion Supporting the wider HR team to ensure effective outcomes Contributing towards the development of HRIS, HR policies, practices and procedures within the organisation, including the review, planning, implementation and consistent application Producing management information and data from HR information systems and other management systems, for reporting purposes Assisting with induction and other development programmes, presentations and line management training delivery Analysing and interpreting data to identify patterns, trends and potential actions. Contributing towards the continuous improvement of the HR service.

Required Skills & Experience:

Level 5 CIPD or above essential Experience within a similar role and use of HR information systems Confident Employee Relations case worker Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders

Should your application be carried forward you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process.

We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.

Do you share our values of Independence, Respect, Honesty and Teamwork?

We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to be all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer

All applications

for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. You can initially apply by CV. Should you do this you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process. Communication is undertaken via telephone & email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome and value applications from all candidates who identify with our values and behaviours.

As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage.

Safeguarding is a priority for us. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Linkage pays full regard to safer recruitment practices and we ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,535.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a CIPD level 5?
Work Location: In person