Interim HR Advisor

About The Role

We are seeking an Interim HR Advisor to support our services, providing cover across South East Wales & West Wales for a period of six months.

The Role as a HR Advisor

You will provide expert guidance and support across all areas of HR, including employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, and engagement. You'll act as a trusted partner to managers, helping them navigate complex people issues while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and ETHOS.

This is a hybrid role with travel.

South East Wales / Rhondda Cynon Taff: Features several residential homes in areas such as Pontypridd (including Swn-Y-Nant, Towyn Way, Graig Llwyd, Maes-y-Rhyddid, and Tyn y Wern House), Bridgend, Treharris, Tonypandy, RCT and Newport.

West & South Wales: Includes services in Llanelli (Scarlet Court), Llandeilo (Maesteilo Mansion and Cottages), and Ammanford

Key Responsibilities

Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes. Support recruitment and onboarding activities. Assist with HR projects such as engagement initiatives, policy reviews, and change management. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity. Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Advisory role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is desirable
• Travel is required across the region

You’ll Enjoy

• Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *

• Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

• Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service

• Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

• Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme

• Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

• Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

• Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

• Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development

• Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

• Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

• Subject to eligibility & criteria