At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise managers on complex employee relations matters and support organisational change.
- Company: A values-led charity in Hertfordshire supporting individuals with epilepsy and complex needs.
- Benefits: 25 days' annual leave, free on-site parking, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Enhanced DBS check required; commitment to safeguarding is essential.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative People Team influencing positive workplace outcomes.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or above and significant experience at Senior HR Advisor level required.
The predicted salary is between 47985 - 49001 £ per year.
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,985 - £49,001
Shape Culture. Lead Employee Relations. Make a Real Difference. At our client, their people are at the heart of everything they do. They are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join their People Team and play a key role in supporting managers, developing capability, and delivering high-quality employee relations services across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping leaders navigate complex people matters with confidence and compassion.
About the Organisation
Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, our client is a values‑led charity supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and complex needs. Their integrated services include education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities, creating a unique and rewarding environment where every role contributes to improving lives. Their values underpin everything they do:
- Aspirational – They aim high.
- Collaborative – They work together.
- Joyful – They love what they do.
- Compassionate – They care.
About the Role
As Senior HR Advisor, you will provide professional, expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation, supporting a wide range of employee relations matters and helping ensure best practice, legal compliance and positive workplace outcomes. Working closely with the Head of People Relations and Policy, you will play a key role in managing complex casework, supporting organisational change, coaching managers and contributing to the delivery of strategic people initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change.
- Supporting investigations, hearings and formal processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
- Leading on employment‑related legal matters, including Subject Access Requests and supporting Employment Tribunal and ACAS cases.
- Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues.
- Supporting organisational change and restructures.
- Producing and analysing workforce and employee relations data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Coaching and mentoring the HR Advisor, supporting their development and day‑to‑day activities.
- Contributing to policy development, governance initiatives and continuous service improvement.
- Designing and delivering manager training and development sessions.
- Deputising for the Head of People Relations and Policy when required.
This role offers genuine variety, strategic exposure and the opportunity to influence people practices across a large and diverse organisation.
About You
You will be an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex challenges and providing trusted advice to managers and leaders.
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience operating at Senior HR Advisor level.
- Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience coaching and supporting managers across a variety of people matters.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage a busy and varied workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and trends.
Desirable
- CIPD Level 7 qualification.
- Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring programmes.
- Experience supervising or mentoring HR team members.
- Knowledge of iTrent HR systems.
Why Work for Them?
This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative People Team where your expertise will directly influence the experience of colleagues across the organisation. They offer:
- From 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Free on‑site parking.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Fully funded DBS.
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution.
- Employee recognition schemes.
- Recommend a Friend Scheme (£1,000 for eligible roles).
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. They are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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