Senior HR Advisor

FORGE HOLIDAY GROUP LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday company in the UK is looking for a Senior HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering HR support, advising on employee relations, and coaching managers. Ideal candidates will have proven HR/ER experience and CIPD Level 5. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, with various employee benefits including hybrid working and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

33 days holiday

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Wellbeing perks

Training & development

Qualifications

• Proven HR/ER experience – advising managers, managing cases, and leading HR initiatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional HR support across Forge Holiday Group and its subsidiaries.
• Advise managers on ER cases: sickness, performance, disciplinary, grievance.
• Coach and support HR Advisors and managers, building skills and confidence.
• Keep policies compliant with legislation and best practice.
• Deliver line manager training and embed HR best practice.

Skills

HR/ER experience

Problem-solving

Ability to challenge norms

Communication

Coaching

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract – We are anything but your typical HR team!

Why You’ll Love It Here: At Forge Holiday Group, we don’t just do holidays, we create memories. With market-leading brands like Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare in New Zealand, we’re 1,700+ strong and powered by four values: One Business, Keep it Simple, Grow & Learn, Sustainable Impact.

This is your chance to join our People & Culture team, the champions of all things HR, culture, and colleague happiness. We’re the team that supports, empowers, and shapes an amazing workplace… and has a laugh along the way.

About the Senior HR Advisor Role

We’re looking for someone who’s been there, done it, and knows their way around employee relations and supporting managers to get things right. You’ll deliver a professional HR service across Forge Holiday Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring HR practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with policies, employment law, and best practice.

Here’s the deal

• Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
• Team: Supportive, collaborative HR Ops – zero ego, all teamwork
• Culture: Flexible, forward-thinking, and always looking for smarter ways to do HR
• Work: Real ER & HR advisory – TUPE, restructures, grievance, disciplinary, sick absence, performance management, policy, coaching managers… all the fun stuff
• Hybrid/ Regional: Ability to travel regularly to different regional locations as required, including Forge’s Head Office based in Chester

What You’ll Do

• Deliver professional HR support across Forge Holiday Group and its subsidiaries
• Advise managers on ER cases: sickness, performance, disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, TUPE, redundancy, and restructures
• Coach and support HR Advisors and managers, building skills, confidence, and capability across the organisation
• Keep policies fresh, fair, and compliant with legislation and best practice
• Collaborate with Recruitment, Payroll, L&D, and H&S for joined-up People magic
• Deliver line manager training and embed HR best practice
• Stay sharp on employment law, HR trends, and emerging people practices

What You’ll Bring

• Proven HR/ER experience – advising managers, managing cases, and leading HR initiatives
• Ability to challenge and improve the “way it’s always been done”
• Love for problem-solving and making work better for people
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience, with strong technical HR knowledge
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation

Bonus Points if you have...

• Experience leading TUPE, restructures, and redundancy processes
• Experience delivering HR/leadership training to line managers
• Experience managing an operational, ER-focused HR team

Forge Holiday Group Benefits

• Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus performance-based bonus
• 33 days holiday (incl. bank hols) + extra days for long service
• Your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)
• B Corp certified – we care about people & planet
• Exclusive holiday discounts for you, friends, and family
• Wellbeing perks, gym access at HQ, health cash plan
• Hybrid working & on-site parking
• Training & development to keep you growing

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re at our best when everyone can bring their authentic self to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, recognising the power of diverse perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, our team will be happy to help.

Apply now

Apply now and help us make Forge Holiday Group the best place to work, every day!