Senior HR Advisor

Job title: Senior HR Advisor (Temporary)

Location: Manchester M22 – Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in the office

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Contract: 3 months

About BCN:

At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly.

We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to its full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions. Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive.

We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to pioneering technology with Microsoft innovation.

Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication, we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today. The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for.

We are delighted you are on this journey with us!

Focus of the role:

We are looking for a confident and capable experienced HR Advisor to join our People team on a 3-month FTC. This role will focus primarily on employee relations (ER) casework and general HR administration, supporting the business with a variety of HR tasks.

You will be the go-to person for advising managers and employees on a range of ER matters including absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and flexible working requests. You’ll also support with ad hoc HR projects and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations.

This is a hands-on advisory role, ideal for someone with solid ER experience who can hit the ground running and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of ER cases, including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, and flexible working.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Support HR administrative processes including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
• Assist with HR reporting and data management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support the wider People team with ad hoc HR projects and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.

Person, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Confident in managing a variety of ER cases from start to finish.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused.
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience.