Senior HR Advisor

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

St Elizabeth's is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the People Team in Hertfordshire, providing expert HR advice to managers on complex employee relations issues, supporting investigations, and driving best practice across the organisation.

You will work closely with the Head of People Relations and Policy on organisational change, data analysis, and policy development, while coaching and developing the HR Advisor and delivering targeted manager training.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience operating at Senior HR Advisor level with strong employee relations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and supporting managers across a variety of people matters.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change.
• Supporting investigations, hearings and formal processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
• Leading on employment-related legal matters, including Subject Access Requests and supporting Employment Tribunal and ACAS cases.
• Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues.
• Supporting organisational change and restructures.
• Producing and analysing workforce and employee relations data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Coaching and mentoring the HR Advisor, supporting their development and day-to-day activities.
• Contributing to policy development, governance initiatives and continuous service improvement.
• Designing and delivering manager training and development sessions.
• Deputising for the Head of People Relations and Policy when required.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

CIPD Level 7 (Desirable)

Tools

iTrent HR systems

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £47,985 - £49,001

Shape Culture. Lead Employee Relations. Make a Real Difference.

At St Elizabeth's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our People Team and play a key role in supporting managers, developing capability, and delivering high-quality employee relations services across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping leaders navigate complex people matters with confidence and compassion.

About St Elizabeth's

Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth's is a values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and complex needs. Our integrated services include education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities, creating a unique and rewarding environment where every role contributes to improving lives.

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Aspirational - We aim high.
• Collaborative - We work together.
• Joyful - We love what we do.
• Compassionate - We care.

About the Role

As Senior HR Advisor, you will provide professional, expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation, supporting a wide range of employee relations matters and helping ensure best practice, legal compliance and positive workplace outcomes.

Working closely with the Head of People Relations and Policy, you will play a key role in managing complex casework, supporting organisational change, coaching managers and contributing to the delivery of strategic people initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising managers and senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change
• Supporting investigations, hearings and formal processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies
• Leading on employment-related legal matters, including Subject Access Requests and supporting Employment Tribunal and ACAS cases
• Coaching and developing managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues
• Supporting organisational change and restructures
• Producing and analysing workforce and employee relations data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Coaching and mentoring the HR Advisor, supporting their development and day-to-day activities
• Contributing to policy development, governance initiatives and continuous service improvement
• Designing and delivering manager training and development sessions
• Deputising for the Head of People Relations and Policy when required

This role offers genuine variety, strategic exposure and the opportunity to influence people practices across a large and diverse organisation.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex challenges and providing trusted advice to managers and leaders.

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) or equivalent experience
• Significant experience operating at Senior HR Advisor level
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience coaching and supporting managers across a variety of people matters
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data and trends

Desirable

• CIPD Level 7 qualification
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring programmes
• Experience supervising or mentoring HR team members
• Knowledge of iTrent HR systems

Why Work for St Elizabeth's?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative People Team where your expertise will directly influence the experience of colleagues across the organisation.

We offer:

• From 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Fully funded DBS
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Employee recognition schemes
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£1,000 for eligible roles)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Safeguarding & Inclusion

St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.