Senior HR Advisor

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Desborough; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Desborough is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide high-quality HR advice and support to its workforce. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR leadership, manage complex employee relations, and ensure compliance with best practices and legislation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for some flexible working. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discount and rewards scheme

Opportunity to WFH one day a week

Some travel required to other sites

Qualifications

• Extensive employee relations experience in HR Advisory roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR lead in absence of the Group HR Manager.
• Communicate serious employee relation matters timely.
• Provide support and advice on Employee Relations (ER) matters.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

HR strategy support

Coaching

Data analysis

Experience leading on employee-related matters

Education

CIPD level 3 or pursuing level 5

Job description

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Recruiter Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Location Desborough,Northamptonshire,United Kingdom Salary £37,000 - £37,000 Per Year Posted 11 Jun 2025 22:09 Closes 09 Jul 2025 23:59 Reference 2963482335 Sector Further Education Job Level Adviser Specialism HR / Training Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR advice and support to the College employee workforce. Act as an expert in employee relations, offering sound HR advice, coaching, and support.

• Up to £37,000
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (4.30 finish on a Friday)
• Opportunity to WFH, and could accommodate 1 day per week, however this would not be a set day
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Employee discount and rewards scheme
• Some travel required to other sites

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager
• Support HR strategies and initiatives
• Act as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager
• Serve as the key point of contact for complex cases
• Communicate serious employee relation matters timely
• Offer clear HR advice and coaching to Line Managers
• Contribute to HR team and organisation development
• Work on HR projects and initiatives
• Provide support, advice, and guidance on Employee Relations (ER)
• Handle casework proactively
• Provide timely advice on employee relations matters
• Analyse internal data for insights and solutions
• Manage restructuring and redundancies
• Ensure advice reflects current legislation and best practices
• Support new managers through induction processes
• Balance and manage caseloads across the HR team
• Ensure accurate administration of the employee life cycle
• Maintain effective HR records compliant with GDPR regulations
• Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification or similar
• Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical experience working within a HR Advisor role
• Experience of working in a fast-paced HR environment, with substantial experience leading on employee relation matters and case management
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and best practices in employee relations
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation

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