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Professional training course · HRT-061
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…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 16Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
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.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, role plays, group discussions, practical exercises, HR scenarios, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- 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
Target Audience
- HR Advisors
- HR Officers
- HR Generalists
- HR Business Support Staff
- HR Coordinators
- Supervisors with HR responsibilities
- Anyone developing a career in HR advisory roles
Target Competencies
- HR Advisory Skills
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Support
- Performance Management
- Policy Application
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
Course outline
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1Day 1: 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
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2Day 2: 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
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3Day 3: 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
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4Day 4: 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
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5Day 5: 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
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the The Effective HR Advisor course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next The Effective HR Advisor course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Geneva, Munich.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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