Senior HR Advisor

Staffline; Dunwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide comprehensive support across the business. You will manage complex employee relations, partner with managers for recruitment, and lead HR projects. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 qualifications and strong knowledge of NI employment law. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape HR initiatives in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 7 desirable).
• Proven experience in an HR generalist or senior advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of NI employment law.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Partner with managers for effective recruitment and onboarding.
• Review and update HR policies across all divisions.
• Lead or support HR projects and engagement initiatives.
• Deliver HR training for line managers.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Knowledge of NI employment law

Ability to manage complex ER cases

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Carryduff, Northern Ireland (occasional UK travel)

Full-time, Permanent

£Competitive + benefits

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

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 7 desirable).
• 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.