Senior HR Advisor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves providing expert employee relations advice and managing complex casework. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and extensive knowledge of employment law and best practices. This position offers a blended working arrangement, allowing flexibility between home and office. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a supportive environment committed to employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Gym contribution

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave

Life assurance

Additional paid leave for well-being

Qualifications

• Extensive HR knowledge and understanding of best practices and ER.
• Experience managing complex casework, including dismissals and discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional employee relations advice on ER issues.
• Engage with managers to offer best practice advice on ER case work.

Skills

Employee Relations

Employment Law

Case Management

Communication Skills

CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

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The opportunity

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? We’re recruiting a Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract, following an internal promotion within our team.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you’ll be the escalation point from our People Operations team and will apply your specialist employee relations knowledge and expertise to provide professional and pragmatic employee relations advice on a range of employee relations (ER) issues, policies, and processes.

You’ll proactively engage with managers to offer best practice advice on a range of ER case work, spotting and assessing risks and advising managers on mitigation or resolution strategies that serve the best interests of the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

You’ll take ownership of your own case work from start to finish, ensuring adherence to best practice timescales and flagging any risks or concerns.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, with work location split between your home and our London Office. Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Our colleagues on blended contracts are expected to spend at least one day per week in the office, with the use of office spaces tailored to your role and activities. Flexibility is encouraged to optimize your work.

Discuss flexible working options during the application or interview process.

About you

You should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, with extensive HR knowledge and understanding of best practices, ER, employment law, ACAS code of practice, and the Equality Act.

Substantial experience managing complex casework, including dismissals and discrimination, is essential. You should be capable of weighing evidence, reaching fair conclusions, and navigating legal complexities efficiently.

Experience managing high-volume ER cases, tribunal case preparation, restructuring, redundancy, and TUPE would be highly advantageous.

You must be an effective team player with excellent communication skills, able to build trust quickly, and manage multiple deadlines with resilience.

We seek someone passionate about employee relations who can influence managers, challenge the status quo, and promote decision-making and process improvements.

About us

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can succeed through our EDI strategies and employee networks.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, dental, gym contribution
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Life assurance
• Additional paid leave to support well-being

We are recognized for our Live Well. Work Well. program, supporting your journey to better health.

Interview process

Initial short video interview, followed by MS Teams interview for successful candidates.

How to apply

Apply easily with your CV and a supporting statement via the application button. We use anonymous CV software to promote fairness.