Senior HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) Location: Hybrid - 3 days on campus / 2 days remote Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum Contract: Fixed-term until late April Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for higher education? Do you hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification and have at least five years' experience advising at a senior level? If so, we want to hear from you! We're recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join a dynamic HR team in a leading UK university on a maternity cover basis. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations casework, including conduct, grievance, and capability matters. You will act as a trusted escalation point for HR Advisors and work closely with HR Business Partners to support academic and professional services managers across the institution. What you'll be doing: Leading and managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish Advising managers on applying HR policies and employment law within the higher education context Supporting organisational change projects and workforce planning activities Providing coaching and guidance to enhance people management skills Overseeing recruitment and selection for senior roles Contributing to HR initiatives around equality, diversity, and staff engagement What we're looking for: CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent) with significant advisory experience Proven expertise handling complex casework and employee relations Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams Resilient, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment This is a hybrid role requiring three days on campus each week, with flexible scheduling around key meetings. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real difference in a vibrant academic community, apply now