At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR initiatives and manage employee relations casework to drive impactful people partnerships.
- Company: Join Sense, a leading disability charity dedicated to breaking down barriers for disabled individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible working environment, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your HR skills in a meaningful way.
- Qualifications: CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience in HR, especially in employee relations.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for two HR advisors to join our People Team, supporting the Head of HR business partnering, HR business partners and HR manager to deliver high-impact, strategic people partnerships across Sense. As a HR Advisor, you will be a member of the HR business partnering and advice team where you will autonomously manage end-to-end employee relations casework for your business areas, ensuring the achievement of organisational KPIs for people management issues. You will actively support the implementation of people policies and procedures. Work with people team colleagues to ensure managers and employees are fully supported to deal with people matters in their team.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver the HR advice team aims and objectives in line with the people team strategy and work with HR business partnering team colleagues in a functional team.
- Deliver successful end to end management of complex casework including investigations, sickness, disciplinary, grievance, probation, performance and appeals.
- Effectively engage and coach managers to reduce caseload by early interventions and provide pragmatic business focused HR solutions and recommendations.
- Work flexibly with line manager and other HR business partnering colleagues to deliver consistent and clear advice based on a framework of decision making.
- Support HR business partnering team by sharing insights and information on casework in their areas.
- Assist the HR business partnering team with the administration/co-ordination of TUPE and organisational change.
About you
- CIPD level 5 qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in HR, particularly in employee relations and case management.
- Proven up to date knowledge of case law, employment law and best practice.
- Proactive partnering and coaching managers.
- Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders effectively.
- Reviewing policies and procedures and delivering training/coaching.
- Provided administrative support on TUPE and organisational change.
- Experience of working in the charity, not-for-profit, or social care sector.
- Experience of delivering people projects or acting as a subject matter expert in a specialist HR area.
About Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose. We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
Our values
- We're creating change
- We're always learning
- We're better together
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger. We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
HR advisor in Birmingham employer: Sense
At Sense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. As a leading disability charity, we are committed to creating meaningful change and empowering our employees to make a real impact in the lives of disabled individuals. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusivity, we provide our HR advisors with the opportunity to thrive while contributing to a cause that truly matters.
