HR ADVISOR / HR LEAD

Not-for-Profit Organisation | Part-Time | Permanent

Location: West London (Acton)
Salary:£39,327 - £45,696 FTE (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, part-time 3 days per week (1 day wfh)

I am recruiting exclusively for a not-for-profit organisation to appoint an experienced HR Advisor/Lead to support its operations team.

This is a varied, hands-on HR role where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the HR function, providing professional advice, managing HR administration and supporting managers across the employee lifecycle.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will play an important role in ensuring effective HR processes, strong employee relations and compliance with employment legislation.

The Role

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and internal recruitment teams.

• Oversee pre-employment checks, including right-to-work checks.

• Maintain accurate employee records and recruitment documentation.

• Manage new starter inductions and probation processes.

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures.

• Support and manage employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.

• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders.

• Support staff wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.

HR Systems, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.

• Manage the HR database, ensuring data accuracy.

• Coordinate workforce reporting and produce HR reports as required.

• Maintain statutory training records.

Performance Management & Development

• Support managers with performance management and appraisal processes.

• Monitor completion of performance reviews.

• Coordinate staff training and development activities.

• Ensure probation periods are managed effectively.

Payroll, Pensions & Administration

• Work closely with the Finance Manager on payroll and pension administration.

• Prepare HR letters and employee documentation.

• Process employee changes and leavers.

• Coordinate exit interviews and maintain electronic personnel files.

• Support wider HR projects as required.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive HR professional who is comfortable working independently and providing practical advice and guidance to managers.

You will have:

• Previous experience working in a generalist HR Advisor or HR Lead role

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

• Experience using HR databases and Microsoft Office.

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.

• Experience supporting employee relations casework.

• Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills.

• The confidence to advise managers and handle confidential matters.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

• Some experience with payroll

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK