Senior HR Advisor

The Protective Care Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Senior HR Advisor with a passion for supporting young people with complex needs. This full-time position involves advising on employee relations, managing safeguarding cases, and contributing to HR projects, all within a values-driven culture. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits in an evolving environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Opportunities for progression

Company reward schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior HR Advisor role.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and safeguarding.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers on employee relations.
• Managing complex ER cases, including safeguarding.
• Leading on disciplinaries, grievances, and mediation.

Skills

Employee Relations

Safeguarding

Coaching

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Job description

Protective Care Group is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our growing, purpose-led organisation that supports young people with complex needs and challenging behaviour. We were founded because of personal experience and passion, and that ethos runs through everything we do.

With no two days the same, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and meaningful work.

Our Senior HR Advisor will be:

• Advising and supporting managers across the group on all things employee relations including performance, engagement, absence, leadership and change management

• Managing complex ER cases, including safeguarding, with confidence and care
• Leading on disciplinaries, grievances, and mediation with empathy and effectiveness
• Ensuring consistent, fair application of HR policies and best practices
• Collaborating on exciting HR projects and policy improvements
• Partnering other departments across the organisation to support the delivery of onboarding, talent development and offboarding

Requirements

Our Senior HR Advisor will have:

• Proven experience working in an Senior HR Advisor role within an industry that has allowed you to gain practical knowledge and experience in safeguarding
• Proven experience of confidently managing complex ER cases, including safeguarding
• CIPD Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
• Strong demonstrable application and knowledge of UK employment law
• Confidence in supporting, coaching, and advising Managers in HR best practice
• Comfortable working independently and adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Values a creative, solutions-focused approach

This is a full time role based on-site at our office in Sunderland, 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday – Friday.

Benefits

We’ll be offering our Senior HR Advisor:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, PLUS your birthday PLUS bank holidays
• Company pension
• Company reward schemes
• Opportunities to progress and develop your role in a growing organisation
• A truly values-driven culture where your voice and ideas matter

If you’re passionate about HR, are driven by purpose and want to help shape the future of a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 22/06/2025.