HR Advisor (12 Month FTC)

Job Description

The HR Advisor will provide practical HR support to employees and managers during a 12-month fixed-term contract. Typical responsibilities include advising on employee relations, absence, performance management, policies, employment legislation, and HR processes; maintaining accurate records; supporting case management; and working with HR colleagues on people initiatives. Candidates are generally expected to have previous HR advisory experience, sound knowledge of UK employment law, strong communication and relationship-building skills, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential matters effectively. CIPD membership or equivalent experience is desirable. The role also requires good organisation, attention to detail, sound judgement, and confidence working in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Company Info

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation company headquartered in France, with a substantial presence across the United Kingdom. It helps organisations modernise their technology, improve operations, develop digital products, and use data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise platforms more effectively. The company works with clients across sectors including financial services, government, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, energy, and healthcare. Capgemini employs hundreds of thousands of people internationally and combines consulting, technology services, engineering, and managed services. Its UK workforce includes consultants, software specialists, project professionals, business support teams, and corporate functions such as human resources. The organisation promotes professional development, inclusion, flexible working, and responsible technology, although individual working arrangements vary by team, contract, and client requirements.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in technology, consulting, finance, healthcare, engineering, education, and professional services, with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, and Glasgow among the main employment centres. Workplace culture is generally professional, polite, relatively informal, and supportive of work-life balance, while communication tends to value clarity and punctuality. Lifestyle options range from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities. Public transport is extensive in major cities, though housing costs can be high, especially in London and the South East. Non-UK nationals normally need the appropriate visa, such as a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by an approved employer; eligibility depends on the role, salary, and immigration rules. Some employers also offer relocation assistance, but candidates should confirm sponsorship, healthcare arrangements, tax, and right-to-work requirements before accepting an offer.