Senior Hr Advisor

Gray & Associates Recruitment Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Higher Education Institute is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their People team. The ideal candidate will provide expert HR guidance during a period of restructuring, focusing on employee relations and complex case management. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting staff through significant changes. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a respected setting.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience handling complex employee relations.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor on HR matters, focusing on employee relations.
• Guide sensitive meetings and oversee relevant documentation.
• Ensure fair application of redundancy payments.

Skills

Complex employee relations casework

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic Senior HR Advisor to join the People team at a leading Higher Education Institute during a period of restructuring and organisational change. In addition to the hourly rate you will accrue holiday pay. A day rate can be discussed if preferred. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on HR matters, with a focus on employee relations and supporting individuals through change.
• Attend and guide sensitive meetings, review and approve follow-up actions, and oversee documentation such as settlement agreements and redundancy confirmations.
• Ensure enhanced redundancy payments are applied fairly and consistently in line with policy.

About you

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in complex employee relations casework.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and settlement agreements.
• Excellent communicator, confident in handling sensitive issues.
• Organised, professional and able to juggle multiple cases.

Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your HR expertise in a respected higher education setting and play a direct role in supporting staff through organisational change. Apply now to make an impact where your advice truly matters.

Equal Opportunity

Gray & Associates is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.