Senior HR Advisor (12-Month FTC)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Location: York
We’re supporting a well-established, multi-site retail organisation in the search for a Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to an experienced HR professional who is confident managing complex employee relations (ER) casework and partnering with managers across a large, distributed workforce.
The Role
You’ll support managers across head office, logistics, and a national retail network, providing practical, commercially focused HR advice. This role offers a high level of autonomy and variety, with responsibility for both operational HR activity and contributing to wider people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead on complex ER casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and consistency in people management
• Manage long-term absence cases, including occupational health involvement
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice in line with employment law and internal policies
• Analyse HR data and produce insights to support decision-making
• Review and improve HR processes and policies
• Support wider HR projects and business priorities as needed
About You
• Proven experience in a busy HR Advisory / ER-focused role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident managing complex cases end-to-end
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and systems skills (including Excel and HR systems)
What’s on Offer
• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
• Bonus and pension scheme
• Staff discount and additional benefits
• Free parking (head office)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you are interested and have strong ER experience, please apply below