Senior HR Advisor

Ashley Kate HR; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Slough seeks a Senior HR Advisor to provide strategic support in employee relations within engineering and customer service sectors. The ideal candidate has strong experience in managing complex HR cases, excellent communication skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This is a site-based role offering the chance to shape employee experience in a collaborative HR team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced, operational HR environment.
• Strong background in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a busy, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR matters to managers and employees.
• Take ownership of complex employee relations cases.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development.

Skills

Employee relations management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation based in Slough to recruit a Senior HR Advisor with strong expertise in employee relations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment, providing strategic and practical HR support to a diverse client group, with a particular focus on engineering and customer service teams.

Working closely with managers and employees alike, this role plays a key part in ensuring effective employee relations, driving engagement, and embedding best practice across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same, managing a broad range of cases and supporting both the operational and cultural goals of the business.

Senior HR Advisor - Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, consistent, and expert advice to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
• Take ownership of a high volume of complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair and timely resolution in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Act as a trusted partner to operational leaders, supporting them to manage people effectively and confidently while promoting a positive employee experience.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as policy development, engagement programmes, and process improvements, to enhance the overall effectiveness of the HR function.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with evolving employment law and organisational standards.
• Support the Head of HR with strategic initiatives and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Senior HR Advisor - About you

• Demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced, operational HR environment, ideally within sectors such as engineering, customer service, logistics, or similar.
• A strong background in employee relations, with proven ability to manage a wide variety of complex cases from start to resolution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where needed.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy, high-volume environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) is highly desirable.

This is a site-based role in Slough, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking HR team. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and supporting managers to achieve operational excellence through effective people management.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding HR role where you can truly add value, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch today with Jacqui Wall for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV for consideration.

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