Senior HR Advisor

LTS Resourcing; Northampton Copse; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector HR consultancy is seeking a proactive Senior HR Advisor to deliver operational HR support across employee relations and advisory matters. This hybrid role involves working 3 days in the Northampton office and 2 days from home. Candidates should hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have a strong background in employee relations. The role offers opportunities to make an immediate impact through practical guidance and support for managers.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Strong background in employee relations and advisory work.
• Confident in handling complex cases and advising managers.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on sickness absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from managers.
• Support the delivery of HR programmes and maintain case records.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Advisory

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our public sector client on a temporary basis (approximately 12 weeks, with potential extension). This is a hands-on operational role focused on providing proactive HR support across a range of employee relations and advisory matters. Hybrid working, 3 days in the Northampton office, 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
  • Advise and support managers on sickness absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
  • Ensure cases are managed effectively and in line with employment law and internal policy.
• Manager Advisory Support
  • Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from managers.
  • Provide practical, solution-focused guidance on HR policies and procedures.
  • Promote consistency and compliance in HR practice across departments.
• Operational HR Delivery
  • Support the delivery of HR programmes and initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential documentation and case records.
  • Assist with day-to-day HR administration and compliance tasks.
• TUPE Support
  • Provide input and administrative support to TUPE processes (not lead responsibility).

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Strong background in employee relations and advisory work.
• Confident in handling complex cases and advising managers at all levels.
• Highly organised, with attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

If you\'re a proactive Senior HR Advisor / professional who enjoys operational delivery and making an immediate impact, we\'d love to hear from you