Human Resources Advisor

Fixed term contract until the end of December 2026

Working hours: 20 hours per week - working across West Midlands

Interview date: To be confirmed

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations is looking for a passionate, proactive and influential HR professional to join one of our regional teams as a part-time HR Advisor.

In this pivotal role, the HR Advisor will be responsible for providing high level HR support to a dedicated area, ensuring the consistent delivery of HR strategy, initiatives and policies, by supporting, educating and empowering local managers.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, as our customer-focused, driven and resilient HR Advisor, you will inspire a culture of clear accountability, high engagement and exemplary performance. You will expertly advise and assist on areas such as workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations and absence management - minimising risk, identifying problem areas, and recommending corrective action.

This role is peripatetic in nature with a requirement for regular travel to sites throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas, combined with home working. Occasional travel to regional and Head Offices in London is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Challenge, coach and mentor local management to engage and develop employee capability and behaviours in line with the organisations mission and values
• Working as part of a team providing high level HR advice and guidance on complex Employee Relations cases
• Support the development and implementation of all HR policies and practices in order to provide consistency across the organisation and deliver training on same
• Support managers on a one to one basis to carry out HR related processes such as recruitment, absence management, performance management
• Deputise for the HR Business Partner in their absence, support and work closely with the HRBP on a day to day basis by taking an active lead on all operational duties

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• That they live in the West Midlands area
• Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Experience of successfully advising and coaching line managers on HR issues, up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and codes of practice, and experience of recruitment, selection and interviewing
• Experience of employee relations casework and of delivering HR training
• Experience of managing TUPE
• Ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.