Senior HR Advisor

ICAEW; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pension contribution up to 9%

Private medical cover with AXA

24 - 27 days' holiday plus Christmas closure

Hybrid working options

Gym discounts and retail perks

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support access

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

ICAEW in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide effective support across the employee lifecycle. You will assist HR Business Partners and lead on employee relations cases, while managing people-related activities.

This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 and includes hybrid working options, with a comprehensive benefits package supporting your personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an HR advisory or generalist role.
• Experience providing HR advice on policies, procedures and people processes.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and application in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support HR Business Partners in delivering people-related activity.
• Lead on employee relations cases with guidance as needed.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strong organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward-looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our team in Milton Keynes. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) and a hybrid working pattern.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to provide effective support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with Senior/HR Business Partners. The role will support people initiatives, employee relations activity and change programmes.

What you will be doing;

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures and people processes, escalating complex or high‑risk matters as appropriate.
• Support HR Business Partners in delivering people‑related activity across assigned business areas, including performance management, absence management, employee relations and learning and development activity.
• Lead on employee relations cases (e.g. short‑term absence, probation, conduct or performance issues, disciplinaries and grievances), with guidance and oversight from senior HR colleagues as required.
• Support organisational change activity by preparing documentation, coordinating consultation processes and supporting managers with practical implementation tasks.
• Contribute to annual HR lifecycle processes such as pay review, performance review, engagement activity and workforce planning.
• Build effective working relationships with managers, HR colleagues and specialist teams (Reward, L&D, Talent Acquisition, Operations).

What you will need;

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards a recognised HR professional qualification.
• Experience working in an HR advisory or generalist role.
• Experience providing HR advice on policies, procedures and people processes.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law, and experience of applying this in practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations activity, with exposure to a range of case types.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What you can expect from us;

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

• A strong pension contribution from us of up to 9%
• Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
• 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.