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22.08.2025
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Job Description:
Senior HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid – 3 days on campus / 2 days remote
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!
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