Overview
We are partnering with a well-established organisation based in Slough to recruit a Senior HR Advisor with strong expertise in employee relations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment, providing strategic and practical HR support to a diverse client group, with a particular focus on engineering and customer service teams.
Working closely with managers and employees, this role ensures effective employee relations, drives engagement, and embeds best practice across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will thrive in a hands-on role, managing a broad range of cases and supporting both operational and cultural goals of the business.
Responsibilities
* Provide clear, consistent, and expert advice to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
* Take ownership of a high volume of complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair and timely resolution in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
* Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, supporting them to manage people effectively while promoting a positive employee experience.
* Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as policy development, engagement programmes, and process improvements to enhance HR effectiveness.
* Ensure HR practices remain compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with evolving employment law and organisational standards.
* Support the Head of HR with strategic initiatives and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
About you / Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced, operational HR environment, ideally in engineering, customer service, logistics, or similar sectors.
* A strong background in employee relations with the ability to manage a wide range of complex cases from start to resolution.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence to influence and challenge where needed.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy, high-volume environment.
* CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) is highly desirable.
This is a site-based role in Slough, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and supporting managers to achieve operational excellence through effective people management.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding HR role where you can add value, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch today with Jacqui Wall for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV for consideration.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Air, Water, and Waste Program Management and Engineering Services
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