Job Description

Job Advert

Location

: Hybrid

Hours

: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Base

: Sevenoaks, with client site visits across London & South East

Salary

: 30,000 - 38,000 p.a.

Closing Date

: Two weeks from posting (interviews may begin earlier)



Are you passionate about people and confident in managing employee relations case in accordance with UK employment law? We're looking for a People Adviser who can bring both empathy and legal clarity to employee relations cases across our diverse client base.


This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys variety. You'll support our HR Coordinators and People Partners with everything from ER casework to recruitment, payroll, and policy development.

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What You'll Be Doing

Leading and advising on ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, probation, etc.) with a good working knowledge of employment law and ACAS statutory codes Providing clear, legally sound guidance to clients and colleagues Supporting recruitment campaigns and benchmarking terms and conditions Assisting with payroll preparation and HR system updates Drafting and maintaining policies, templates, and SOPs Creating engaging content for social media and client communications Delivering prepared training sessions to clients Supporting the implementation of new processes and systems

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What We're Looking For

Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application in ER casework Experience managing or supporting ER cases independently Clear and confident written communication skills CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g. BreatheHR, BambooHR, HiBob, SenseHR) A collaborative, adaptable approach across multiple clients

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Why Join Us?

At The Fractional HR Department, we're proud to offer:

Career Development

: Fast-track opportunities to gain hands-on experience across all areas of HR

Supportive Team

: Work alongside experienced professionals who genuinely care about your growth

Flexible Working

: A hybrid model that supports work-life balance

Friendly, Innovative Culture

: We value creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Interesting Work & Clients

: Engage with a wide range of sectors and challenges that keep things fresh and rewarding

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Working Pattern

One fixed day per week (Monday) in our Sevenoaks office At least one additional day per week (typically Thursday) either in the Sevenoaks office or at a client site Remaining days can be worked remotely

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Benefits

23 days holiday + 3-day Christmas shut-down Holiday exchange scheme * Life assurance and critical illness cover