Senior HR Advisor

Macmillan Davies Hodes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract, offering £45,000 per annum. The advisor will work closely with senior stakeholders and HR teams to deliver people-focused solutions for the firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR, stakeholder management, and a high proficiency in Excel. This role is based in Manchester or Leeds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior generalist HR role.
• Strong business partnering skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment processes with the Resourcing team.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enhance performance and retention.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Assist with annual HR cycles including salary reviews.

Skills

HR guidance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

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Senior HR Advisor, £45,000 Per Annum, 12 Month FTC, Manchester or Leeds

Macmillan Davies is proud to be partnering with a global and dynamic professional services firm in search of a Senior HR Advisor to cover some maternity leave. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and HR colleagues in order to deliver people-focused solutions that support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees and providing expert HR guidance across all areas of people management.
• Supporting recruitment processes in collaboration with the Resourcing team and line managers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive engagement, performance, and retention.
• Providing guidance on complex employee relations matters, performance management, absence cases, and promotion processes.
• Assisting with annual HR cycles including salary reviews and performance evaluations.
• Ensuring timely liaison with HR Admin and the delivery of accurate management information.

About You:

• Proven experience in a Senior generalist HR role with strong business partnering skills ideally with a professional services environment.
• Able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high proficiency in Excel.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR professional to step up into a strategic and true Business Partnering role within a forward thinking and highly supportive environment.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Amy Mottershead at [emailprotected] for more details.