Senior Hr Advisor

Senior HR Advisor (Part-Time)

Location: Peterborough / UK

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

Salary: £34,000 – £35,000 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and people-focused HR service across a growing organisation. This is a part-time, permanent opportunity ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.

Reporting into the HR & Training Manager, you will provide proactive, confidential, and professional HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations, policy application, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide accurate advice to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Manage and support ER cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance
• Attend and support formal meetings, investigations, and hearings
• Maintain accurate and compliant case documentation

HR Administration & Compliance

• Draft contracts, amendments, and HR correspondence
• Ensure HR processes comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs through performance reviews and ER activity
• Support the coordination of training and development initiatives

Policy & Process Improvement

• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving service delivery

Performance & Engagement

• Support performance management processes, probation reviews, and development plans
• Assist with wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives

Recruitment Support

• Support recruitment campaigns including job descriptions and advertising
• Participate in interviews and selection processes
• Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure a positive candidate experience

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent HR qualification

Working Pattern

• 22.5 hours per week
• Flexible options including 3 full days or 5 shorter days

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£34,000–£35,000 pro rata)
• Part-time, permanent role with flexible working
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata, increasing with service)
• Training, upskilling, and career development opportunities