HR Advisor
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Salisbury/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Human Resources |
| Salary | £373 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 19th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7643-PSR1JP00104943 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
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A government client is looking for an HR Advisor to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in  Salisbury/ Hybrid.
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Job Summary:
- Provide 1st line HR support to employees and managers, responding to routine queries relating to HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
- Provide guidance on HR processes and resolve queries promptly, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
- Deliver 2nd line HR support for more complex HR queries requiring a deeper understanding of HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of HR queries, advice provided and resolutions.
- Ensure HR documentation and employee records are accurate, complete and kept up to date.
- Prepare HR reports, management information and metrics to support senior management decision-making.
- Support recruitment activity, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews and assisting with onboarding.
- Support Learning & Development processes, including processing requests, liaising with relevant commercial teams, monitoring budgets and preparing reports.
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives designed to improve the overall employee experience.
- Provide HR support to organisational projects, programmes and wider people initiatives.
- Ensure HR activities comply with relevant legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
- Maintain awareness of changes to HR legislation, policy and best practice.
- Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service.
Essential Criteria:
- Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and processes, with the ability to provide effective 1st and 2nd line HR support.
- Working knowledge of employment law, data protection, confidentiality and HR compliance requirements.
- Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
- Experience using HR information systems to manage employee records and queries.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to prepare accurate HR reports and management information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain HR policies and processes clearly.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience responding to employee and manager queries relating to HR matters such as leave, payroll, benefits and HR policies.
- Experience providing HR administrative support and maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records.
- Experience working within established HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Experience working collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience compiling and analysing HR metrics and management information.
- Experience supporting recruitment campaigns, including drafting job descriptions or adverts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding.
- Experience supporting Learning & Development activity, including processing requests, budget management and reporting.
- Experience contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
- Experience supporting wider HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
- Experience working within a Civil Service or public sector HR environment.
- CIPD qualification or membership, or equivalent professional HR experience.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
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Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
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How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Provide 1st line HR support to employees and managers, responding to routine queries relating to HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
