Senior HR Advisor

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior HR Advisor to join our team on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority.

This role involves providing expert HR guidance and support on various employee relations and organizational change issues.

You will work within a business partnering model, handling complex HR cases, assisting managers with organizational changes and TUPE processes, and contributing to strategic workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of complex HR cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, capability issues, sickness absences, redundancies, and organizational changes.
• Offer professional HR advice and guidance to managers, ensuring adherence to employment laws, policies, and best practices.
• Assist in planning and executing organizational change projects, restructures, and TUPE transfers.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to managers on employee relations and people management issues.
• Produce and analyze workforce data to identify trends and support workforce planning through management information and reporting.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in providing HR advisory support within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases independently.
• Experience in supporting organizational change, restructuring, and TUPE activities.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience; CIPD Level 7 qualification is desirable.
• Must have a valid driving license.

Additional Information:

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Hybrid working arrangement: On-site 2-3 days per week.
• Contract duration: Until the end of April 2027.
• Payment is on a bi-weekly schedule.
• Umbrella pay rate: £28.61 per hour.