Where performance, quality and ease of use are paramount, you’ll find Advanced on the wall.
Advanced is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist fire safety systems that protect lives and property in more than 80 countries across the globe.
Company: Advanced
Sector: Safety
Function: Talent & Culture
Job Type: Regular / Permanent
Role Type: Full time
Location: Barnsley
Job Description
Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.
Purpose of the role
The Senior People & Culture Advisor delivers high‑quality, practical support across the employee lifecycle while contributing to the organisation’s People & Culture strategy. Providing hands‑on guidance to managers on employee relations, policy application, and day‑to‑day people matters, while also supporting strategic activities.
Reporting to the People Manager, the Senior People & Culture Advisor supports recruitment and onboarding, HR data accuracy, and continuous improvement of People & Culture processes. The role also contributes to policy development, people insight, and organisational initiatives that strengthen culture, enhance employee experience, and support long‑term organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality, proactive HR advice to managers and employees, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution of people matters.
* Take end-to-end ownership of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, investigation, sickness absence, capability, and performance management processes.
* Coach and upskill managers to build capability and embed strong people leadership across the organisation.
* Act as a visible and influential People & Culture partner within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Support and oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding for key roles, ensuring an excellent candidate and new starter experience.
* Interpret people metrics, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to support organisational decision‑making.
* Support the delivery of People & Culture projects and initiatives that enhance employee experience, capability, and engagement.
* Develop and review People & Culture policies, ensuring they remain up to date, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice.
* Maintain high standards of data integrity within HR systems, particularly Workday, supporting reporting, insights, and system improvements.
* Provide guidance on learning and development needs and help coordinate tailored development activity.
* Build strong, credible partnerships across all departments and at all levels of the business.
* Champion the company culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Significant experience in an HR advisory or generalist role, ideally at senior advisory level.
* Strong track record of independently managing complex employee relations cases.
* Experience coaching and developing managers.
* Experience supporting HR activity within a fast‑paced manufacturing or operational environment.
* Demonstrable experience contributing to People & Culture projects and process improvements.
Education and Training
* CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge
* Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills at all levels.
* Ability to apply sound judgement, navigate complex situations, and provide practical, balanced solutions.
* Strong personal resilience and confidence to challenge appropriately, uphold confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful insights.
* High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
* Proficient in HR systems (ideally Workday) and Microsoft Office applications.
* Confident in supporting HRIS reporting, data accuracy, and system improvements.
* Proactive, solutions‑focused, and able to work autonomously.
The role will be based in Barnsley with regular travel to our head office in Newcastle.
If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.
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