Senior HR Advisor

Brightwork Limited; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Carryduff is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support comprehensive HR functions across multiple divisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR generalist roles and knowledge of NI employment law. This role offers the chance to shape HR initiatives in a forward-thinking environment where collaboration and development are valued.

Benefits

Supportive team

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR generalist or senior advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law; UK law knowledge is advantageous.
• Confident managing complex ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Partner with managers to deliver recruitment and onboarding.
• Produce and analyse HR metrics to inform decision-making.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of NI employment law

Excellent communication skills

Industry experience in manufacturing

Job description

Carryduff, Northern Ireland (occasional UK travel)

Full-time, Permanent

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.
• Lead or support HR projects such as restructures, TUPE, and engagement initiatives.
• Deliver HR training and workshops for line managers.
• Produce and analyse HR metrics to inform decision-making.
• Mentor and support junior members of the HR team.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR generalist or senior advisory role, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law (knowledge of UK law advantageous).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
• Industry experience in manufacturing/production desirable
• Confident managing complex ER cases and supporting organisational change.
• Proactive, adaptable, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where your experience and input will genuinely shape the future of the HR function. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, development, and innovation.

About Brightwork

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.