Senior HR Advisor

Please note this is a Hybrid role working 3 days per week in the office.

Job Purpose

As a Senior HR Advisor you will be responsible for providing proactive and customer-focused HR support and guidance across the business, partnering with managers to ensure effective people management, employee relations, policy compliance, absence management, accurate HR administration, and a positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Major Accountabilities

• Support the management of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters, ensuring timely, fair and compliant resolution.

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, policies, procedures and employment legislation, helping to resolve issues effectively and minimise organisational risk.
• Support HR Business Partners in the consistent application of HR policies, procedures and people practices across the business.
• Assist with the implementation and embedding of HR initiatives, projects and organisational change activities.
• Build effective working relationships with managers and key stakeholders, providing practical HR support and guidance to meet business needs.
• Work collaboratively with employees, representatives and stakeholders to support positive employee relations and the timely resolution of issues.
• Support organisational change processes, including consultation activities, TUPE transfers, restructures and redundancy programmes.
• Work with managers to proactively manage sickness absence, supporting colleague wellbeing, return-to-work plans and attendance improvement initiatives.
• Produce and analyse employee relations data and reports, identifying trends and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the review and update of HR policies, procedures and guidance, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives that enhance service delivery and improve the colleague experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reports and management information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR best practice and organisational policies to ensure accurate and effective advice is provided.
• Ensure all HR activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.