Senior HR Advisor
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | RAF Shawbury (with travel to Oxford)
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support a leading organisation within the aviation and engineering sector. This is a pivotal, hands?on role covering a period of maternity leave, providing high?level HR support across two operational sites.
Based primarily at RAF Shawbury, with regular travel to the organisation's Oxford location, you will play a key role in supporting HR Business Partners to harmonise processes and integrate two regional HR functions into a cohesive, high performing team.
The Role
The Senior HR Advisor will deliver comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring all HR processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with UK employment legislation and internal policies. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting a wide range of HR activities and employee relations matters.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional HR support across dual locations
Support HR Business Partners with harmonising practices and integrating regional HR teams
Manage and advise on employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence
Ensure HR processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with best practice
Maintain accurate HR data and produce reports/metrics (e.g., via Workday)
Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Contribute to continuous improvement across HR operationsEssential Requirements
CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Proven experience managing or supporting a range of employee relations cases
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly
Confident using HR systems and data to maintain records and produce reports
Willingness to work across multiple locations (RAF Shawbury and Oxford)Desirable
Experience in a generalist HR role within a fast?paced, global, or matrix organisation
Additional exposure to complex HR environments or multi?site operationsApply today