Senior HR Advisor  (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover)

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Senior HR Advisor with a generalist background and skillset to join our lovely client on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety and takes a practical approach to HR. You’ll support managers and employees across the business, contribute to organisational change and directly line manage 2 reports within a friendly, approachable and people-focused environment.

About the candidate

We are looking for a CIPD qualified HR professional with strong generalist experience and the confidence to support across a wide range of people matters, including light levels of employee relations. You’re comfortable leading, supporting change, implementing strategy, wellbeing initiatives and building capability through clear guidance and training. You will enjoy sharing your knowledge and delivering workshops and lunch & learn sessions. You value collaboration and enjoy being part of a supportive ‘family feel’ team.

Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid – 3 days office/2 days WFH

What you’ll do

• Provide hands-on, generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle
• Support and advise on employee relations matters when required (low levels)
• Act as a trusted advisor on people decisions, performance and wellbeing initiatives
• Design and deliver workshops and lunch & learn sessions for managers and employees
• Create practical HR content and tools, including performance plans and guidance materials
• Help shape and embed clear, consistent HR processes as the business evolves
• Implementing HR initiatives and strategies
• Coach and develop management and provide advice
• Support recruitment activity and workforce planning alongside managers
• Prepare HR information and updates to support planning and decision-making
• Line manage two HR team members, providing structure, support and development
• Hold regular 1:1s focused on delivery, development and wellbeing