As People Manager / Senior HR Advisor, you will lead and support all aspects of people management across the organisation. Working alongside another People Manager, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and values‑aligned people practices.
You will have a diverse range of HR work from complex employee relations casework to organisational change projects, TUPE processes, wellbeing initiatives, and training delivery. You will also line‑manage a small team of 2 HR Advisors, coaching and developing their HR skills. This role is perfect for someone who combines strong HR expertise with a compassionate approach, using coaching, creativity, and professionalism to bring out the best in others.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop the HR Advisors, ensuring a high‑quality, person‑centred service.
* Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, absence, wellbeing, TUPE, and organisational change.
* Hold responsibility for more complex HR casework.
* Support innovative recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.
* Ensure all HR practices are legally compliant and aligned with best practice.
* Work closely with senior leaders, providing insights, data, and people-focused recommendations.
* Manage People & Learning elements of TUPE processes.
* Deliver internal training on people management.
* Oversee budget areas relevant to the role.
* Promote positive relationships with Trade Unions.
Candidate
* Experience managing a generalist HR function and leading a team.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, including TUPE, Equality Act, WTD, Data Protection, and ACAS Codes.
* A coaching approach to supporting managers and staff.
* Excellent communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
* Experience managing recruitment across staff, workers, and volunteers.
* A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* Calmness and professionalism in challenging situations.
* Strong IT capability, including HRIS use and data reporting.
* Flexibility, creativity, and a genuine "can-do" approach.
* A driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
The Offer
* 6 months initial temporary interim contract working via Hays online time sheets, with scope for longer term.
* Hybrid working with minimum 2 days on site in Fareham (but ideally a few more days on site would be welcome but open to discuss).
* Full time contract.
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