Senior HR Advisor

Brightwork; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Northern Ireland is looking for a Senior HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support across the business. This full-time role involves managing complex employee relations, coaching managers, and reviewing HR policies. The ideal candidate will bring experience and a proactive approach to help shape a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with employment laws. Occasional UK travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a proactive approach.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support across the business.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Partner with managers to deliver an effective recruitment process.

Skills

Employee relations management

Coaching managers

HR policy review

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Advisor

Carryduff, Northern Ireland (occasional UK travel)

Full-time, Permanent

£Competitive + benefits

Brightwork are delighted to be supporting a key client in the appointment of a newly created Senior HR Advisor role, introduced as part of continued business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive HR professional to join a leading, forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in shaping and delivering people initiatives across multiple divisions.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of HR, the Senior HR Advisor will provide comprehensive HR support across the business, managing complex employee relations, supporting business leaders, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation across the UK and Ireland.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact - coaching managers, supporting HR projects and change initiatives, and helping to embed a positive, people-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence.
• Partner with managers to deliver an effective recruitment and onboarding process.
• Review and update HR policies and ensure consistent application across all divisions.