Senior Hr Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

Location : United Kingdom

Reports To : HR & Training Manager

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Part-Time – 22.5 hours per week

ORGANISATION OVERVIEW

The organisation is a leading UK provider of generator hire and reliable, sustainable power solutions across sectors including construction, infrastructure, utilities, and electrical contracting.

As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), the company places its people at the heart of its culture, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace driven by shared success.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior HR Advisor supports the HR Manager in delivering an efficient, effective, and compliant HR service. The role provides professional, confidential, and proactive HR support across the organisation, ensuring consistent application of policies, supporting employee relations cases, and contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes.

BENEFITS

• EOT Bonus Scheme – share in the organisation’s profits, recognising contribution and encouraging employee ownership.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression opportunities.
• Private medical scheme – employees pay no more than £100 excess for treatment.
• Life assurance scheme with access to counselling and wellbeing support.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee Relations
  • Provide timely, accurate advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
  • Support and manage ER cases, including sickness, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance matters.
  • Attend and support formal meetings, hearings, and investigations.
  • Comply with Health & Safety requirements and maintain a tidy working environment.
• Learning & Development
  • Identify training needs through performance discussions and ER cases.
  • Support the coordination and delivery of training activities.
• Policy & Process Improvement
  • Assist in updating HR policies and procedures to reflect legal and best-practice standards.
  • Contribute to HR projects aimed at enhancing service delivery.
• Performance & Development
  • Support performance management processes including objective setting, probation reviews, and development planning.
• General HR Duties
  • Respond to routine HR queries from employees and managers.
  • Support wellbeing, engagement, and wider HR initiatives.
  • Provide cover for the HR Manager as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification (minimum).

OTHER INFORMATION

• Part‑time hours : 22.5 hours per week, worked as 3 full days or 5 days at 4.5 hours per day.
• A DBS check is required due to the nature of the work.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.