Senior People Advisor | 12 months FTC- January 2026 start | Wolverhampton (hybrid) | up to £45,000 + benefits & parking
We are exclusively recruiting for a medium to large sized business who are seeking a proactive, forward thinking and ambitious Senior People Advisor to join their busy HR team on an initial 12 months FTC basis (Full time, hybrid working). Based out of their Wolverhampton offices, the successful Senior People Advisor will play a key part of the team in helping guide them through a period of transformation and growth whilst maintaining all day to day operational HR support functions. Supporting an inspirational HR leader, you will have a proven track record of providing generalist HR support to a business of circa 3000 employees globally. This role is full time with 3 days a week based on site in Wolverhampton and 2 days a week working from home and requires a early January 2026 start date.
Day to day duties may include:
* Administer day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee records management
* Lead a high case load of Employee Relations Cases autonomously through to appeal and tribunal
* Support recruitment efforts: job postings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring processes
* Conduct new-hire orientations and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
* Assist employees with HR-related queries such as benefits, policies, and payroll issues
* Manage employee benefits enrolment, changes, and communication
* Support performance management processes including reviews, coaching, and corrective actions
* Coordinate training programs, workshops, and employee development initiatives
* Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate HR reports as needed
* Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and organisational initiatives
* Support engagement, culture, and retention programs
The successful candidate must be immediately available and be happy to commit to the duration of the 12 months contract. You will have a proven track record of working in similar HR/People Advisor roles where you will have solely managed a high ER case load alongside generalist tasks. You will ideally be CIPD level 5 qualified (or similar), have strong employment law knowledge alongside excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
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