Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £42,182.64 per year
Contract: Fixed term until 8th July 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our HR Advisor:
- provide expert advice, support and guidance to managers and employees on all aspects of people management, employee relations, employment law and subsequent case work
- demonstrate a solution focused approach and ensure that managers receive timely, compliant and consistent advice and guidance
- act as a role model and demonstrate our values in all aspects of your work
- We’re a focused, hardworking and supportive team that cares deeply about people and creating a positive place to work
- Bringing together expertise across Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Systems and People Operations, we deliver a seamless, high-quality people service
- If you’re looking for a team where you’ll feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make a real impact, you’ll find it here
- CIPD qualified or willing to work towards qualification
- Excellent understanding of employment law
- A proven background of employee relations case work, managing all case types from start to finish and managing multiple cases at any given time
- Experience of providing day-to-day HR advice and support in a large, multi-site and multi-functional organisation
- Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and engage effectively with all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders
- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance
- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance
- Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services
- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health
- Learn more about our full reward package: here
Application closing date: 06 September 2026
Virtual interview date: W/c 14th September 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- virtual interview on Microsoft Teams
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
