We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected 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 alike, this role plays a key part in ensuring effective employee relations, driving engagement, and embedding best practice across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same, managing a broad range of cases and supporting both the operational and cultural goals of the business.
Senior HR Advisor - Key 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 and confidently while promoting a positive employee experience.
* Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as policy development, engagement programmes, and process improvements, to enhance the overall effectiveness of the HR function.
* 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.
Senior HR Advisor - About you
* Demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced, operational HR environment, ideally within sectors such as engineering, customer service, logistics, or similar.
* A strong background in employee relations, with proven ability to manage a wide variety of complex cases from start to resolution.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the 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, supportive, 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 truly 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.