Job Summary

Are you a confident, people-focused HR professional ready to drive real change in a forward-thinking organisation? We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client,  a well established organisation based in Poole who is looking for a talented HR Advisor to join their team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a varied generalist role where your expertise will genuinely shape how the organisation develops its people and culture.

About the Role

As HR Advisor, you'll be a trusted partner to managers and employees, delivering hands-on support across the full employment lifecycle. With a particular emphasis on change management, you'll play a central role in guiding the business through a period of transformation, bringing both structure and empathy to every situation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support organisational change programmes, including restructures, and potential redundancy processes, ensuring clear communication and a compassionate approach throughout. Manage a varied caseload of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance improvement, providing sound, commercially aware advice to managers. Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with current UK employment legislation and best practice. Support end-to-end recruitment activity and deliver a welcoming onboarding experience that sets new starters up for success. Identify development needs across the business and support training, succession planning and talent management activity. Contribute to reward, benefits and wellbeing initiatives that help attract and retain great people.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or similar role, ideally with exposure to change programmes. A solid working knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to apply it in practice. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels and handle sensitive conversations with care. A calm, solutions-focused approach — particularly when navigating ambiguity or organisational change. CIPD Level 5 qualified ideally. Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Why Join?

Be part of an organisation that values HR as a genuine partner, not just a support function. Real scope to develop your career alongside a team that invests in its people. Competitive salary available depending on experience for this 9 – 12 month contract covering maternity leave.

Candidates must be available to start in June ideally. Based in Poole with excellent links across Dorset and the wider South Coast.Please apply with your CV via the website or contact enquiries@parkhr.co.uk