Senior HR Advisor

context recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company is looking for a Senior HR Advisor in Crawley to support managers and employees in HR practices. The role includes providing expert advice on HR policies, managing employee relations, and coaching managers. Interested candidates should have strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication skills, and ideally a CIPD qualification. The position offers a salary up to £40,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in handling sensitive employee relations cases.
• Proven ability to coach managers and support organisational change.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies and employee relations.
• Manage employee relations cases professionally and empathetically.
• Support the delivery of HR initiatives to enhance engagement.
• Coach managers to improve people management skills.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Oversee HR documentation and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in HR systems

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Hybrid working - Offices in Crawley.

Paying up to £40,000

A leading IT company is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers and employees, ensuring best practice across all areas of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, employee relations, and organisational change.
• Manage employee relations cases with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Support the delivery of HR initiatives that enhance engagement and performance.
• Coach managers to strengthen their people management and leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and embed HR best practice.
• Oversee HR documentation, reporting, and systems with accuracy and efficiency.

Required Experience

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience in handling sensitive employee relations cases fairly and effectively.
• Proven ability to coach managers and support organisational change.

• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in HR systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• CIPD qualification (or currently working towards it) is desirable.

Paying up to £40,000, depending on experience.

Hybrid working (Crawley offices)

Must be eligible to work in the UK.