Senior HR Advisor

Bentley Motors Ltd; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury car manufacturing, Bentley Motors, seeks a Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team. This role focuses on providing expert HR support to managers, managing employee relations, and driving HR transformation in an exciting environment. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, Bentley offers a dynamic team atmosphere where continuous learning is valued, in addition to great hybrid working options and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

35 days annual leave

Progression pathways and programmes

Health and life assurance benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Access to health resources

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving HR Operational role.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relation cases.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing HR environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert HR support to line managers.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Evaluate people data analytics and identify trends.

Skills

Coaching line managers

Good communication skills

Project management

Employee relations

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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Function: HR

Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working (Minimum of 3 days a week onsite.)

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the HR team as a Senior HR Advisor, where you will deliver expert HR support to line managers across the organisation, ensuring that policies and procedures are applied consistently in alignment with Bentley's people strategy and business objectives.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner & Advisory Team Manager, you'll work alongside a team of experienced Senior HR Advisors. As part of this collaborative team, you'll have the autonomy to take initiative while tapping into the team's shared expertise-collaborating, learning, and problem-solving in a dynamic, peer-driven environment.

This role is pivotal in advancing the HR digital agenda and driving transformation by creating and delivering engaging communications for line managers, aimed at supporting their development and reducing reactive people-related issues.

• Advise recruiting managers on offer proposals for internal and external candidates, ensuring compliance with reward, benefits, grading, and development guidelines
• Manage complex employee relations cases
• Ensure fair and consistent handling of absence, flexible working, performance, grievance, and disciplinary processes per Company Policy
• Coach and influence managers on policy best practices
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support people impact during organisational changes and restructures
• Review people data analytics regularly to identify trends and drive process improvements
• Manage monthly headcount forecasting for accurate Board reporting
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives aligned with legislation and business goals
• Serve as the key knowledge expert within the Senior HR Advisors group on designated topics, ensuring legal and efficient adherence to policies and procedures at Bentley

About the Team
You will be a key member of our HR Advisory team, which is made up of 8 dedicated professionals. You'll provide tailored support to your own business areas, where your expertise will be truly valued. In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll also have the chance to collaborate across different functions, gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases and experiences.

No two days are the same. This is a fast paced role that offers continuous learning and development. The nature of the role can often be reactive, however, there are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in exciting project work, contribute to process improvements, and help shape the future of our HR service delivery.

We are a collaborative team that thrives on mutual support and shared success. We regularly come together to exchange best practices, offer guidance, and celebrate wins, big or small. Our culture is one of openness, learning, and continuous improvement. Whether it's tackling complex cases or driving forward new initiatives, we work together to deliver a high-quality service to the business.

About you - Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) essential
• A proven track record in a fast moving HR Operational role
• Experience working in a Manufacturing HR environment is desirable
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex employee relation cases
• Experience working with trade unions would be an advantage
• Good communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Proven experience of coaching line managers
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Proactive, enthusiastic and passionate about HR delivery and digitalisation
• Experience of project management and implementation across functional areas
• Able to Challenge, drive and support business areas to ensure appropriate Governance of people processes
• Thorough knowledge of current UK employment legislation is essential
• Competent at reporting, interpreting, understanding and presenting KPIs/data in order to make recommendations to the business
• SAP SuccessFactors knowledge is desirable

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Bentley's bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Closing date: 18th July 2025

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