Senior Human Resources Advisor

This role is a 3 month fixed term contract based out of our Ripponden office 3 days per week

About us

JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers.

Role Overview

The Senior HR Advisor will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. This position is responsible for providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and support on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters.
• HR Policy & Compliance: Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, legally compliant, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• Performance Management: Support managers in implementing performance management processes, including appraisals, development plans, and coaching.
• Talent Management: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to support succession planning, career development, and internal mobility.
• Change Management: Lead or support HR aspects of organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, and cultural transformation.
• HR Projects: Manage or contribute to HR projects such as policy reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and diversity & inclusion programs.
• Data & Reporting: Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels

Experience managing or supporting change initiatives

Desirable Skills:

Experience with HRIS systems and data analytics

Project management experience

When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!