Senior HR Advisor

Burman Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HR Advisor in Liverpool City Region for a maternity cover position. The hybrid role requires three days on campus and involves managing complex employee relations cases, advising on HR policies, and supporting workforce planning. A CIPD Level 7 qualification and extensive advisory experience are essential. This position offers an opportunity to impact a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Significant advisory experience in HR with at least five years in a senior advisory role.
• Proven expertise handling complex employment relations cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases.
• Advise managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Support organisational change projects.

Skills

HR policy application

Employee relations management

Coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Location: Hybrid - 3 days on campus / 2 days remote

Salary: 31,000 - 34,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term until late April

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for higher education? Do you hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification and have at least five years' experience advising at a senior level? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join a dynamic HR team in a leading UK university on a maternity cover basis. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert guidance on complex employee relations casework, including conduct, grievance, and capability matters. You will act as a trusted escalation point for HR Advisors and work closely with HR Business Partners to support academic and professional services managers across the institution.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish
• Advising managers on applying HR policies and employment law within the higher education context
• Supporting organisational change projects and workforce planning activities
• Providing coaching and guidance to enhance people management skills
• Overseeing recruitment and selection for senior roles
• Contributing to HR initiatives around equality, diversity, and staff engagement

What we're looking for:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent) with significant advisory experience
• Proven expertise handling complex casework and employee relations
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment

This is a hybrid role requiring three days on campus each week, with flexible scheduling around key meetings.

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real difference in a vibrant academic community, apply now!