Senior HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid - 3 days on campus / 2 days remote
Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term until late April
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for higher education? Do you hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification and have at least five years' experience advising at a senior level? If so, we want to hear from you!
We're recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join a dynamic HR team in a leading UK university on a maternity cover basis. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations casework, including conduct, grievance, and capability matters. You will act as a trusted escalation point for HR Advisors and work closely with HR Business Partners to support academic and professional services managers across the institution.
What you'll be doing:
Leading and managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish
Advising managers on applying HR policies and employment law within the higher education context
Supporting organisational change projects and workforce planning activities
Providing coaching and guidance to enhance people management skills
Overseeing recruitment and selection for senior roles
Contributing to HR initiatives around equality, diversity, and staff engagement
What we're looking for:
CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent) with significant advisory experience
Proven expertise handling complex casework and employee relations
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Resilient, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
This is a hybrid role requiring three days on campus each week, with flexible scheduling around key meetings.
If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real difference in a vibrant academic community, apply now