At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR guidance and support across employee relations and organisational change.
- Company: Join CPM, a forward-thinking company with an inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday package, pension plan, life assurance, and health support apps.
- Other info: Hybrid working available, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving best practices in a dynamic HR environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 qualified with strong HR experience and employment law knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At CPM we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team. In this role, you'll provide expert HR guidance and support across the CPM Group, partnering with managers to navigate complex employee relations matters, organisational change, and people-related challenges. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The basic salary will depend on experience. You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday package, pension plan, life assurance, and access to the Peppy & DIGICARE+ health and wellbeing app. Ideal location Hybrid working available – 3 days in the office minimum.
As a trusted advisor, you'll play a key role in driving best practice, ensuring compliance, developing management capability, and supporting the delivery of people initiatives that contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
What you will be doing:
- Providing expert HR advice and coaching on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, capability and family-friendly cases.
- Managing a varied ER caseload, ensuring cases are handled consistently, pragmatically and in line with employment legislation and company policy.
- Supporting managers through formal HR processes, offering guidance on risks, options and appropriate outcomes.
- Leading on complex case documentation, correspondence and outcome letters.
- Supporting organisational change initiatives including restructures, consultations, redundancies and TUPE transfers.
- Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
- Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes and templates to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Maintaining accurate HR records and producing management information as required.
- Partnering with Recruitment, Talent, Reward and operational teams to deliver a seamless people service.
- Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
- Keeping up to date with employment law and HR best practice.
About you:
- You'll be an experienced HR professional who combines strong employment law knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Comfortable handling complex employee relations matters, you'll build credibility quickly and confidently influence stakeholders at all levels.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with strong generalist HR experience.
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases independently.
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting organisational change, consultation, redundancy and TUPE activity.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent judgement, decision-making and risk assessment capability.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office.
- Resilient, proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience coaching and developing managers.
- Experience contributing to HR policy development and process improvement.
- Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor or equivalent role.
What’s in it for you:
- Basic salary (depending on experience).
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
- Holiday Package: 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each year of service up to 31 days plus bank holidays. Option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1X life assurance.
- Peppy: Confidential access to expert health support across areas like fertility, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
- Health and wellbeing: DIGICARE+ App – Access to second opinions from doctors, counselling sessions, nutritionist advice, and gym discounts all in one place!
At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals, believing this makes us stronger and more innovative. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and support during the application process, allowing all candidates to showcase their skills and abilities to their fullest potential.
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At CPM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values inclusivity and employee well-being. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while maintaining a strong office culture, and our comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and access to health support services, ensures that our employees feel valued and supported in their professional growth. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise as a Senior HR Advisor will directly contribute to fostering a positive and high-performing workplace environment.
