Your new company My client is an established company with a great reputation for providing the highest standards of care for people in the local area. Your new role This is a 12m FTC for a Senior HR / People Advisor to cover maternity leave, reporting to the Head of HR. Due to timescales, the successful applicant must be available within 2 weeks. The role of Senior HR Advisor is to support the business with advice and guidance, processing all documentation and correspondence relating to employee lifecycle matters. Providing expert HR and employment law advice, coaching and mentoring colleagues and line managers; improving managers' confidence to deal with day to day first line HR queries. Role summary: Strong experience managing a variety of ER casework Experience of change management, including restructuring and redundancy Ability to work closely with senior managers and build effective working relationships Conflict resolution skills Ability to work self-sufficiently in a role with a great degree of autonomy. This role is office-based in Southampton due to the industry, but may offer 1 day WFH / week. Working hours are 37.5 / week with flexibility on start and finish times too. What you'll need to succeed This opportunity will suit a competent, organised HR / People professional with experience in a similar role who is CIPD qualified (Level 3 minimum) with current knowledge of employment law including recent / upcoming changes. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to join an employer of choice in Hampshire who does fantastic work to support the local community, joining on a 12m FTC to cover a colleague away on maternity leave. You will receive a salary between 40,000- 45,000 (DOE), free on-site parking in the Southampton office, flexible start / finish times as above and a supportive, modern working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me today on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new HR or recruitment position at any level locally, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk