About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a well-established HR team and take ownership of HR support for a designated division. This is a senior-level role where you will partner with managers and the wider HR team to deliver a high-quality, professional service.
You will act as a key HR contact for your division, manage complex employee relations cases, and support strategic initiatives such as organisational change, performance management, and policy development. The ideal candidate will have 3/4years + HR experience, a minimum of CIPD Level 3 (Level 5 preferred), and a strong background in ER and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary HR contact for your division, providing a consultative advisory service on all HR matters, including performance management, restructuring and redundancy, family leave, sickness absence, grievances, and disciplinary cases.
* Support the coordination and delivery of all annual HR processes, such as promotions, salary reviews, annual reviews, and bonus schemes, working closely with the HR Operations Manager.
* Communicate effectively with the Recruitment Manager to understand resourcing needs and ensure alignment with workforce plans.
* Liaise with the HR Operations Manager and other Senior HR Advisors regularly to share knowledge and maintain consistency on ER issues.
* Build and maintain strong relationships across the HR team and business, ensuring effective communication of relevant HR activity.
* Recommend and implement continuous improvements to HR policies, processes, and practices.
* Support the HR Director and HR Operations Manager with projects that deliver the HR strategy.
* Assist with Early Careers programmes and attend interviews as required.
* Collaborate with the L&D Advisor to enable appropriate development solutions and interventions.
* Provide regular HR reports and ensure accurate data entry within HR systems.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties aligned with the role.
1. Skills and Experience
* 3/4years + experience in an HR Advisory role or similar, ideally within a complex business environment.
* CIPD Level 5 preferred (minimum Level 3).
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice HR processes.
* Proven experience handling complex ER cases, including restructures and redundancies.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
* Strong analytical skills and experience producing clear HR reports and identifying trends.
Location
Bath, onsite 2-3 days a week