HR advisors play a vital role in supporting managers, guiding employees, ensuring compliance, and delivering practical people solutions that improve business performance. To be effective, HR advisors must combine strong technical HR knowledge with communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills. This course provides participants with practical tools to strengthen advisory capability across recruitment, performance, employee relations, policies, and stakeholder management.
Human Resources and Training
The Effective HR Advisor
HR advisors play a vital role in supporting managers, guiding employees, ensuring compliance, and delivering practical people solutions that improve business performance. To be effective, HR advisors must combine strong technical HR knowledge with communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills. This course provides participants with practical tools to strengthen advisory capability across recruitment, performance, employee relations, policies, and stakeholder management.
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| London - United Kingdom |
€1,925 + VAT
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| Munich - Germany |
€2,125 + VAT
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| Amsterdam - Netherlands |
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| London - United Kingdom |
€2,125 + VAT
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| Istanbul - Türkiye |
€1,925 + VAT
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| Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia |
€1,400 + VAT
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| Amsterdam - Netherlands |
€2,100 + VAT
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| Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia |
€1,400 + VAT
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- Understand the responsibilities of a high-performing HR advisor
- Build strong relationships with managers and employees
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and reward processes effectively
- Improve performance management and employee relations advice
- Conduct training needs analysis and policy reviews
- Manage internal and external stakeholders professionally
- Use HR data to add measurable business value
- Enhance confidence in day-to-day HR advisory practice
This program is intended for professionals involved in Human Resources and Training.
- HR Advisors
- HR Officers
- HR Generalists
- HR Business Support Staff
- HR Coordinators
- Supervisors with HR responsibilities
- Anyone developing a career in HR advisory roles
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, role plays, group discussions, practical exercises, HR scenarios, and real workplace examples.
Day1
Foundations of Effective HR Advisory
- Role and responsibilities of an HR advisor
- Communication and relationship-building skills
- Working effectively with line managers and stakeholders
- Aligning HR support with organisational objectives
- Ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct
- Building credibility as a trusted advisor
Day2
Recruitment, Selection and Reward Support
- Planning recruitment campaigns and job advertisements
- Shortlisting and application screening methods
- Interviewing and candidate assessment techniques
- Offer management and employment contract processes
- Delivering effective induction and onboarding support
- Understanding pay structures and performance links
- Supporting payroll, pensions, benefits, and salary reviews
Day3
Managing Employee Performance and Attendance
- Best practices for performance review processes
- Partnering with managers to improve performance
- Managing attendance, sickness, and absence trends
- Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters
- Supporting career development through performance discussions
- Using HR data to improve organizational outcomes
Day4
Training Needs and Policy Management
- Conducting training needs analysis (TNA)
- Managing development requests and growth opportunities
- Succession planning and talent continuity basics
- Writing and reviewing formal policies and procedures
- Importance of staff handbooks and codes of conduct
- Supporting managers in consistent policy application
Day5
Managing Stakeholders and Continuous Improvement
- Supervising junior HR staff and team coordination
- Getting the best from HR teams
- Managing suppliers, agencies, and contractors
- Working professionally with trade unions
- Continuous improvement within HR services
- Reflection on lessons learned and best practices
SPARK Training Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who attend and complete the full training course.
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