Overview
An excellent opportunity for an experienced hands-on Senior HR Advisor / aspiring HR Business Partner to join a well-established, values-led organisation with a strong reputation for flexibility and employee benefits. This role supports managers and teams with day-to-day people matters, providing pragmatic, high-quality HR advice across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The role is based in Leeds city centre with a hybrid working model requiring 1-2 days per week in the office.
The organisation is large and well-respected, operating across the UK with a clear public purpose and a values-driven culture. It offers an excellent employment package, including a strong pension contribution, flexible working, and a supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop and thrive.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of people matters.
* Manage employee relations casework including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
* Support managers through probation processes, performance improvement plans and informal/formal people processes.
* Advise on employment law, HR best practice and organisational policies, ensuring fair and consistent application.
* Support recruitment activity including advising managers, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding.
* Assist with workforce and resource planning discussions at a practical level.
* Support organisational change activity, including restructures and team changes, from a people perspective.
* Contribute to the review and development of HR policies, procedures and guidance.
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all HR activity.
* Support learning and development initiatives and signpost managers to appropriate development solutions.
* Work collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver a consistent, high-quality HR service.
Profile / Qualifications
* Proven experience in a similar Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partnering role.
* Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
* Experience managing employee relations cases and providing sound HR advice.
* Proficiency in developing and implementing HR strategies.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Familiarity with working in the not-for-profit sector is desirable.
Job Offer / Benefits
* Competitive salary between £41,000 and £43,000 per annum.
* Generous 29% pension contribution.
* Flexibility to work one day per week in the Leeds office.
* Opportunity to work within a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation.
* Permanent role offering career progression and development opportunities.
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