HR Advisor (Client Facing) – Monahans, part of the Sumer Group
Monahans, part of the Sumer Group, is one of the leading accountancy and business advisory firms in the South West. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, people-focused solutions that help businesses grow and succeed. As part of the Sumer network, we combine local expertise with the strength of a national group, offering clients a broad range of professional services and insight.
The HR Consultancy team works directly with external clients, providing expert advice and tailored solutions that ensure compliance, build confidence, and support effective people management. It’s a busy, friendly and collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the businesses we work with.
We are looking for an HR Advisor to join us on a part‑time, permanent basis (20–25 hours a week). The role is client facing, primarily located in Swindon.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact for our HR Advice Line, delivering timely, accurate and professional advice to clients.
- Provide guidance across all areas of HR, particularly employee relations, via phone and email.
- Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, redundancy and TUPE cases.
- Prepare clear and compliant HR documentation to support advice and client needs.
- Contribute to project work such as salary benchmarking, staff engagement surveys and appraisal management.
- Assist with the development and delivery of HR training sessions and materials.
- Draft and update HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- CIPD qualified or working towards qualification, or with equivalent practical experience.
- Sound and current understanding of UK employment law.
- Strong experience handling a variety of ER casework.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of small business dynamics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience working across different sectors would be advantageous.
Job Benefits
- Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work‑life balance.
- Access to our Long Term Incentive Plan.
- Commitment to continued learning & development.
- Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday.
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme.
- Optional access to our health cash plan (Bupa) day one, covering dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses.
- Access to mental health support.
- Employee health and wellbeing programme.
- Regular social and informal events within the organisation.
- A real sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team who listen to your ideas.
- Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to suit your needs.
- Our values: We Shine Together, We Do the Right Thing, We Make It Count.
- We create an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time (20–25 hours a week)
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