Senior HR Advisor in Slough

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy‑efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities. Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support. Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview:

The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for providing professional, effective, and efficient HR advice and support to managers and employees across the Region. The role supports the implementation of HR initiatives, policies, processes and ways of working to promote a positive and inclusive culture. The post holder will ensure that all HR operations are carried out smoothly, aligned to Cardo Group, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build key relationships with stakeholders across the business, provide HR advice and support in relation to employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Support the management of employee relations cases, including investigations, hearings, and outcomes.
• Assist in the management of short and long‑term absence, arranging welfare meetings and occupational health advice, looking at capability and reducing long‑term sickness absence.
• Ownership of the full Employee Lifecycle, ensuring positive and effective end‑to‑end HR processes in collaboration with the Central HR Team.
• Support with the induction and onboarding process of new employees.
• HR reporting and systems, providing insights on key metrics, creating and collating monthly HR reports (e.g., average sickness absence, turnover).
• Liaise with the Payroll department in relation to any queries.
• Support the wider HR team with projects, initiatives, system developments and reporting.
• Support the HR team with day‑to‑day tasks, responding to employee queries and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Skills & Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Proficient in HR Systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in HR data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change in a fast‑paced HR environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Builds positive working relationships at all levels; creates a supportive and respectful environment for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Remains calm and focused under pressure; effectively manages challenging situations
• Handles sensitive employee information with the utmost confidentiality

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions]
• Life Assurance cover
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions
• Recognition initiatives and awards
• Occupational Sick Pay

Why Join Cardo Group?

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

We ensure fair opportunities, embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences, and foster a culture where everyone truly belongs. Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.