Senior Hr Advisor

HR Employment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead HR initiatives across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations skills, knowledge of UK employment law, and experience managing HR Advisors. This role offers a salary of £43,000 and a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while supporting operational teams. This is an excellent opportunity to shape HR practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

£43,000 salary

Working days – office hours

Hybrid working available

Modern, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to influence HR practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a HR Advisor and operating at Senior Advisor level.
• Strong ER background with hands-on case management.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ER cases, including appeals and grievances.
• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development.
• Streamline HR processes to suit a growing business.
• Create, maintain, and roll out HR policies.
• Act as HR lead in change management, including TUPE.
• Build strong relationships with line managers.
• Empower the HR Advisor to support operational teams.
• Collaborate to embed new HR strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Travel occasionally to the Manchester site.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy development

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

TUPE experience

Experience managing a HR Advisor

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic, multi-site environment? We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to drive forward the HR agenda and support operational teams across Gloucester and Manchester.

This is a hands-on role where your expertise in employee relations, policy development, and team leadership will make a real impact. You'll be working closely with managers and staff to deliver a high-quality HR service, while mentoring and empowering a HR Advisor (and ideally a HR Administrator).

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage complex ER cases, including appeals, grievances, and absence
• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, and development
• Streamline HR processes to suit a growing business
• Create, maintain, and roll out HR policies
• Act as HR lead in change management, including TUPE and redundancy consultations
• Build strong relationships with line managers to understand and support their needs
• Empower the HR Advisor to confidently support operational teams
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to embed new strategies and initiatives
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports as needed
• Travel occasionally to the Manchester site as part of your remit

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing a HR Advisor and operating at Senior Advisor level
• Strong ER background with hands‑on case management
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Confident communicator with great problem‑solving and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites
• Experience with TUPE and redundancy processes
• Ability to interpret policies and offer pragmatic, people‑focused solutions
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Perks & Working Style

• £43,000 salary
• Working days – office hours
• Hybrid working available (planned around site‑based operational teams)
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to shape and influence HR practices across two key locations

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, more people-focused workplace