Senior Hr Advisor in Victoria

Senior HR Advisor – Hybrid Working – £45,000 to £50,000 Location: London / Hertfordshire / Hybrid Working Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working Pattern: 2 days on site and 3 days working remotely Start Date: January 2027 About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing retirement living provider seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join its People Team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a varied, hands-on role, supporting operational managers across multiple locations and managing a broad range of Employee Relations matters. The successful candidate will work closely with General Managers and Line Managers across a portfolio of retirement villages, providing practical HR advice, supporting employee relations processes and ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with three days working remotely, one day in the London office and one day visiting a retirement village, although some flexibility will be required depending on business needs. Key Responsibilities * Manage a high volume of Employee Relations (ER) cases across multiple locations, providing practical advice and guidance to managers. * Support managers with sickness absence, long-term absence, occupational health referrals and return-to-work processes. * Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievances, investigations, performance management and employee conduct. * Advise on flexible working requests, family leave and other employment-related matters. * Build strong working relationships with General Managers and Line Managers, offering ongoing HR support and coaching. * Ensure HR policies, procedures and processes are followed consistently and comply with UK employment legislation. * Manage HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment contracts, contractual changes, onboarding and offboarding. * Maintain accurate employee records and HR information using Workday or other HR information systems. * Support managers with recruitment, probationary reviews, employee engagement and workforce planning. * Assist with HR reporting, organisational changes and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience and Qualifications We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage a busy Employee Relations workload while building positive relationships with operational managers. Essential Requirements: * Previous experience working as an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR position. * Strong Employee Relations experience, particularly managing a high volume of cases involving sickness absence, grievances, disciplinaries, flexible working and performance management. * Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. * Experience advising, coaching and supporting Line Managers on HR policies, procedures and employee-related matters. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities. * Experience using HR systems and managing employee records and HR administration. * Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between locations when required. * Availability to start in January 2027, allowing sufficient time for a handover. Desirable Experience: * CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent. * Previous experience working within a multi-site, regional or operational environment. * Practical experience using Workday HRIS, including employee lifecycle processes and system administration. * Experience supporting operational teams within retirement living, hospitality, healthcare, social care or other service-led environments. What Makes This Opportunity Attractive? * Competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum. * Flexible hybrid working with three days working from home. * Opportunity to work with an established and growing organisation. * Varied and engaging HR role supporting multiple operational locations. * Supportive People Team and direct reporting line into the Head of HR. * Opportunity to take ownership of Employee Relations matters and make a meaningful contribution to HR operations. Apply Today If you are an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor with strong Employee Relations experience and are available to start in January 2027, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity