Senior HR Advisor

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Senior HR Advisor with expertise in Employee Relations to join their HR team. This role involves guiding complex ER cases, ensuring compliance, and supporting organizational change. The company values professional development and offers a supportive workplace culture, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Breakfast and lunch services

Free coffee and hot chocolates

Replenishable fruit basket

Access to exclusive discounts and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience working within Employee Relations/Employment Legal.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for complex employee relations cases.
• Coach managers on handling sensitive people matters.
• Lead investigations into ER issues.

Skills

Employee Relations

Coaching

Legal Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

L5 CIPD

Tools

Case Management Tool

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £2bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.

This role sits within our Human Resources department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their roles.

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactiveSenior HR Advisorwith a strong background inEmployee Relations (ER)to join our dynamic HR team. This role is pivotal in providing expert guidance and support on a broad range of ER matters, ensuring legal compliance, consistency, and best practice across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
• Coach and advise managers on handling sensitive people matters in line with HR policy and employment legislation.
• Lead or support investigations into ER issues, ensuring thorough, fair, and timely resolution.
• Partner with senior managers and stakeholders to identify and mitigate ER risks.
• Support organisational change processes including restructures, TUPE, and redundancy consultations.
• Monitor and analyse ER case trends to inform HR strategy and policy development.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of ER-related training to line managers.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law and ensure HR practices reflect legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives and projects as needed, particularly those that impact employee engagement and workplace culture.

Qualification and experience

• L5 CIPD or working towards
• Experience working within Employee Relations/ Employment Legal
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of working within a shared service HR delivery is desirable
• Experience utilising a Case Management Tool

Why join OCS?

OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated. Our Catering team offers breakfast and lunch services at our Ipswich head office, along with free coffee, hot chocolates and a replenishable fruit basket. We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.