Job Description
Senior HR Advisor
Aylesbury
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 dependant on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day remote per week)
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Westfield Health
* 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our client in Aylesbury. They are an established engineering business with a strong heritage and ambitious plans for expansion. This is a pivotal role working closely with the Head of HR where you’ll act as a trusted number two, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and freeing up their strategic capacity at senior level.
The company is going through an exciting period of transformation, with a goal to double in size through organic growth and acquisitions. With a current headcount of 110+ and a diverse workforce across engineering, corporate, and manufacturing functions, the people agenda is both complex and rewarding.
You’ll be the key link between operational HR delivery and strategic goals, with a remit that spans employee relations, recruitment, policy development, and line manager capability building. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely make your mark and shape HR practices in a business where HR is truly valued by senior leadership.
Senior HR Advisor – About the role
* Acting as the go-to HR contact for operational matters, escalating appropriately to the Head of HR
* Providing practical and confident guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, absence, and policy interpretation
* Leading end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles (from engineering to professional functions)
* Supporting the development of HR policies, procedures, and documentation
* Coaching and upskilling managers in effective people management
* Contributing to HR project work, including workforce planning and organisational change initiatives
Senior HR Advisor – About you
* Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
* Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with changing priorities and operational pressures
* Able to manage end-to-end recruitment, ER casework, and policy development independently
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and advise managers at all levels
* Experience in a manufacturing or complex, fast-paced environment would be beneficial
* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred
* Comfortable using Excel and internal systems
This is a rare opportunity to step into a key HR role where you’ll be trusted, valued, and empowered to make real change. You’ll be joining at a critical point in the company’s growth journey — with exciting projects and transformation on the horizon. If you're looking to take on more responsibility, shape the future of HR in a growing organisation, and work closely with a strategic HR leader, this could be the perfect move.
For more information, please contact Jacqui Wall on 0203 800 1500