Senior HR Advisor

Gallagher; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide expert HR advice and support. You will focus on employee relations, manage complex HR casework, and participate in performance management and benefits administration. The ideal candidate should have relevant HR qualifications, strong relationship-building skills, and knowledge of employment law. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice on conduct, grievance, capability, and absence.
• Demonstrable experience in a HR advisory role.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with managers, providing expert HR advice.
• Manage complex casework related to HR policies and legislation.
• Support performance management, pay reviews, and benefits administration.
• Produce reports and track casework using HR systems.

Skills

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Knowledge of employment law

Strong planning and organisational skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for delivering high-quality, commercially focused HR solutions? We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, providing expert HR advice and support to managers and employees within our Gallagher Re business. As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring HR best practices are implemented while delivering timely and professional HR support. You will work closely with the HR Business Partner to manage a wide range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide guidance on complex cases, including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance, and sickness, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. You will also contribute to annual HR processes, such as performance management, pay reviews, and benefits administration, collaborating with internal teams to deliver seamless outcomes. With a proactive approach, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders, coach and mentor line managers, and support the continuous improvement of HR services.

How you’ll make an impact

• Build effective relationships with managers, providing expert HR advice and coaching to enhance people management capabilities.
• Manage complex casework, including absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance issues, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Support performance management, pay reviews, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery, covering for team members as needed and contributing to team projects.
• Produce reports and track casework using HR systems and tools, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

About you

• CIPD qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience of providing advice on conduct, grievance, capability, absence, and organisational change.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
• Strong planning, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Right to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll receive. Depending on your job level, these benefits may improve.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, with Gallagher contribution.
• Life insurance, paying 4× your basic annual salary, with options to top-up to 10×.
• Income protection covering up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top‑up.
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax‑effective, stock purchase plan.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership, with access to over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase.
• Emergency back‑up family care.
• And many more…

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