Senior HR Adviser (Employee Relations)

Independent Domestic Abuse Services; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Employer-paid health cash plan

Discount schemes

Job summary

IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) in Yorkshire seeks a Senior HR Advisor to guide managers on complex employee relations, policy and change initiatives. The role supports TUPE implementations, recruitment, onboarding and people projects in a flexible, hybrid environment.

You will need CIPD Level 5, strong UK employment law knowledge, and experience advising senior stakeholders. The position offers 30 hours weekly with travel across North/South Yorkshire and York attendance.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and current HR best practice.
• Proven capability managing complex employee relations casework.
• Practical experience supporting organisational change programmes, including TUPE transfers.
• Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders on complex people matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and workplace conflict cases.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, HR policies and best practice to managers and stakeholders.
• Lead and support organisational change programmes, including TUPE transfers, including due diligence, consultations and transition planning.
• Coach managers to strengthen people management capability and reduce organisational risk.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and wider People projects that improve engagement and operational effectiveness.

Skills

UK employment law

ER casework

organisational change

advising managers

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

At IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), we are committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As the leading specialist charity in Yorkshire, we are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and courageous individuals to join our inclusive and inspiring team. Whether you're seeking a meaningful career or a new challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to life-changing work in a supportive and flexible environment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Working closely with the Head of People, you'll become a trusted partner to managers across the organisation, providing guidance on employee relations, policy and organisational change while helping to create a positive people culture.

Your responsibilities as Senior HR Advisor

Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and workplace conflict cases.

Provide expert guidance on employment law, HR policies and best practice to managers and stakeholders.

Lead and support organisational change programmes, including TUPE transfers, including due diligence, consultations and transition planning.

Coach managers to strengthen people management capability and reduce organisational risk.

Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and wider People projects that improve engagement and operational effectiveness.

What we're looking for in a Senior HR Advisor

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and current HR best practice.

Proven capability managing complex employee relations casework.

Practical experience supporting organisational change programmes, including TUPE transfers.

Experience advising managers and senior stakeholders on complex people matters.

In return, we offer:

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Competitive salary: £38,510 FTE to £42,122 FTE or £31,224.32 to £34,152.97 Pro-Rata for 30 hours per week. (Depending upon experience)

26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

Contributory pension scheme

Employer-paid health cash plan

Access to national discount schemes

Contract: Permanent

Location: Travel across North and South Yorkshire with attendance in York required once per week. Hybrid working with option to work from home following successful completion of probation.

Hours: 30 hours per week.

Closing date: 09:00 AM on 16/11/2026

Interview date: 24/11/26

We look forward to receiving your completed application.

If you have any queries regarding your application, please email: [e-mail]

£27,795.00 - Rest of England £30,906.00 - London