Senior HR Advisor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HR Advisor in Bristol or Gloucester. This full-time role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, leading HR projects, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong HR experience, communication skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Offered salary ranges from £36,000 to £40,000.

Benefits

Free parking

Office-based role

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a corporate or legal environment.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Confident with employee relations and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for managers on employee relations.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to wellbeing.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance.
• Lead/support HR projects on culture and engagement.
• Use HR data to inform decisions.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Support for employee relations

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor – £36,000-£40,000 (Gloucester or Bristol)

Full time – Office based

We're working with a fantastic organisation that's looking for an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor to join their friendly and professional HR team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact across the business, supporting managers, shaping people strategy, and helping to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

You’ll enjoy real variety in this role, from handling employee relations cases and advising on policy, to supporting recruitment and driving engagement initiatives. You’ll play a key part in helping managers develop their teams and in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing culture.

Whether you’re an established Senior HR Advisor or an HR Advisor ready to take the next step, we’d love to have a chat about this opportunity.

What will you be doing in the role

• Acting as a first point of contact for managers, providing clear, confident advice on all employee relations matters.
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, development, and wellbeing.
• Reviewing and updating HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Leading or supporting HR projects focused on culture, engagement, and organisational change.
• Using HR systems and data to provide insights that inform decisions and support business goals.

What experience you’ll bring to the team

• Proven generalist HR experience, ideally in a corporate or legal environment.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident supporting managers with employee relations and organisational change.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) would be an advantage.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £36,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Fully office‑based role either in Gloucester or Bristol Office
• Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm
• Free parking available