Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor – Contract 12 months Competitive + Benefits West Midlands ABJ7732 An aerospace leader is urgently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal, hands-on role providing high-quality, operational HR support across dual locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the HR Business Partners to harmonise HR practices, while facilitating the successful integration of two regional HR functions into a cohesive, high-performing HR team. The role requires a confident HR professional with strong employee relations experience, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively within a regulated, complex, and fast-paced environment. Main location upper west midlands but travel required to a site more centrally based in the country. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive, professional HR advisory support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, absence management, and exits Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, offering guidance on HR policies, procedures, and UK employment legislation Support HR Business Partners in aligning and harmonising HR processes and practices across regional teams Manage and support a range of employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, and absence management, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes Ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with company policy, legal requirements, & values Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times Utilise HR systems (e.g.Workday) to maintain data, generate reports, and support HR metrics and analysis Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency Build strong working relationships across multiple sites and stakeholders Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR governance activities as required Qualifications/Experience CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), or equivalent demonstrable experience Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Proven experience supporting and/or managing a broad range of employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, etc.) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust at all levels of the organisation Highly proficient in using HR data and systems to maintain accurate records and produce HR reports and metrics (e.g. Workday) Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Willingness and flexibility to work across two locations Experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced, global, matrixed organisation Exposure to organisational change, integration, or transformation activities Strong stakeholder management skills within complex organisational structures Salary dependent on Experience: Strong Benefits Base : Strong Pension Plan To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson