Interim Senior HR Advisor

CMA Recruitment Group; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled interim Senior HR Advisor to join their Portsmouth team until the end of the year. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, support absence and probation management, and contribute to HR policy development.

Ideal candidates hold CIPD Level 5 and have proven HR generalist experience, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach. This is an on-site role with travel as required.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified with proven HR generalist experience.
• Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide pragmatic HR advice to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Able to adapt quickly within a busy, multi-site organisation and willing to travel when required.
• Proactive with a solution‑oriented approach to staff development and organisational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures, to ensure fair and consistent practices across the group.
• Support staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies to enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing.
• Collaborate with managers to improve HR processes and provide professional, practical advice.
• Support HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the organisation.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Investigations

Disciplinary procedures

Absence management

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Job description

A well-established Multi Site organisation is seeking a skilled interim Senior HR Advisor to join their team until the end of year. Based at their Head Office in Portsmouth, the organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking environment committed to excellence. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to contribute to ongoing employee relations and HR systems improvements within a sector known for its positive influence on communities.

What will the Senior HR Advisor role involve?

• Providing expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures, to ensure fair and consistent management practices across the group
• Supporting staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations
• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies that enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing
• Collaborating with managers to improve HR processes, offering practical and professional advice rooted in current best practices
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the Trust s educational environment

Suitable Candidate for the Senior HR Advisor vacancy:

• CIPD Level 5 7 qualified with proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site business
• Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and absence management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, professional HR advice to diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly within a busy, multi-site organisation and to travel when required
• Proactive with a solution-oriented approach and a desire to support organisational development

Additional benefits and information for Senior HR Advisor:

• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.
• Onsite parking
• Travel expenses reimbursed for site visits
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation during a key period of development
• Flexible working considerations, including the possibility of a four-day week
• Office based