Senior People Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior People Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time 40000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead employee relations, support managers, and drive engagement initiatives.
  • Company: Dynamic HR team in a growing business based in Newcastle.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to diverse HR projects.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive environment and make a real impact on employee experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR advisory roles and strong knowledge of UK employment law.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Head Office)

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Working Pattern: Full-time, 4 days per week office-based, 1 day home working

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the People Director, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a successful and growing business headquartered in Newcastle. Operating as a trusted HR generalist, you will provide expert people support across a broad range of employee relations and people management activities. You will work closely with managers across the business, helping to build management capability, drive employee engagement, and support the delivery of key people initiatives. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing operational HR support with continuous improvement and organisational development projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Employee Relations: Lead and support a range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management and absence management processes. Provide commercially focused and legally compliant HR advice to managers and employees. Ensure all ER cases are managed consistently, fairly and in line with company policies and employment legislation. Support managers through complex and sensitive people matters, ensuring positive outcomes wherever possible.
  • Management Development & Coaching: Build strong relationships with managers across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and coach. Develop management capability through guidance, training and best practice support. Identify opportunities to enhance leadership and people management skills across the business. Deliver workshops and training sessions on HR-related topics where required.
  • Employee Engagement: Coordinate and support the annual employee engagement survey process. Analyse survey feedback and partner with leaders to develop and implement action plans. Monitor engagement trends and recommend initiatives to improve employee experience and retention.
  • People Projects & Continuous Improvement: Support the People Director with key HR projects and strategic initiatives. Review and improve HR processes, policies and procedures to drive efficiency and enhance the employee experience. Contribute to the development of people metrics and reporting to support business decision-making. Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all people practices.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor or equivalent HR generalist position.
  • Strong employee relations experience, with confidence managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance-related matters.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Experience coaching and influencing managers at varying levels of seniority.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives and organisational development activities.

What We Offer

  • Salary of £40,000 per annum.
  • Hybrid working model (4 days office-based, 1 day home working).
  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced People Director.
  • Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and business-wide projects.
  • A collaborative, supportive and successful business environment.
  • Modern head office location just outside Newcastle city centre.

Senior People Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Senior HR Advisor in our Newcastle upon Tyne head office, where we prioritise employee engagement and continuous improvement. With a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and a hybrid working model, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders while contributing to meaningful HR initiatives in a collaborative environment. Our commitment to professional development and a positive workplace culture makes us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in HR.

Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners - HR Recruitment Experts

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior People Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Employee Relations
HR Advice
Disciplinary Management
Grievance Handling
Performance Management
Absence Management
Management Development