HR Advisor (TUPE & Change)

Cipd Hr30; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in Manchester seeks an HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. The role involves providing expert employee relations advice, managing TUPE transfers, and supporting recruitment processes. Candidates must have at least a CIPD Level 5 qualification and relevant HR experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 - £41,000 per annum, alongside benefits including 29 days holiday and a hybrid working model with one office day per week.

Benefits

29 Days Holiday plus Bank Holiday

Competitive salary

Opportunity for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced HR environment.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously and at pace.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Lead the end-to-end process on TUPE transfers.
• Act as the lead contact for corporate recruitment.

Skills

Expert advice on employee relations

Leading TUPE transfers

Organisational skills

Excellent IT skills

Relationship building

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cascade HRIS

Job description

- **HR Advisor (TUPE & Change)**# HR Advisor (TUPE & Change)£0.00Manchester£37,000 - £41,000 per annum + Up to £40,700 DOEFull TimeCIPD Member21 January 2026Interim, contract & temporaryGeneral HR Function, HR Information SystemsPublic SectorAdvisorWe are delighted to be working with an innovative public sector organisation who are recruiting for a People Officer on a contract basis until the end of September, with the strong possibility of being made permanent.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing People Team, providing autonomous, high-quality HR support across the organisation. You will be based in Manchester, working in the office one day per week (Wednesday), with flexibility to travel to other UKSI locations where required (occasional).**Your Responsibilities*** Provide expert advice to line managers on employee relations matters including capability, performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance.* Lead the end-to-end process on TUPE transfers, including consultation, due diligence, and measures.* Act as the lead contact for corporate recruitment, managing the full process from job advert through to induction.* Support hiring managers with job descriptions, interview preparation, and recruitment materials.* Ensure recruitment processes are inclusive, consistent, and aligned with UKSI values.* Utilise Cascade HRIS to enhance HR effectiveness and maintain accurate data for reporting.* Prepare documentation, letters, and reports as required.* Build strong relationships with employees, managers, and external partners, representing the People Team at stakeholder meetings.* Contribute to wider People Team projects and strategic priorities.**What You Will Need to Succeed*** CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) – Level 7 desirable.* Proven experience in a fast-paced HR environment, with strong generalist knowledge.* Demonstrable experience of leading TUPE transfers end-to-end.* Confident in advising managers on complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, redundancy, and change management.* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and make quick decisions.* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Cascade experience desirable).* Ability to work autonomously, at pace, and build effective relationships at all levels.* Available to start immediately.**Benefits*** 9-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment.* Competitive salary (circa 40k).* 29 Days Holiday plus Bank Holiday.* Hybrid working model (1 day in Manchester office per week).* Opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational change.* High level of autonomy and responsibility within a collaborative People Team.**What you need to do now** If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .