Senior HR Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a passionate Senior HR Advisor to join their team in Sunderland. This full-time role involves advising managers on employee relations, managing complex cases, and collaborating on HR projects. You'll enjoy a supportive culture aimed at driving purpose and creating impactful change within the organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Company reward schemes

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior HR Advisor in a related field.
• Experience managing complex ER cases confidently.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on employee relations.
• Manage complex ER cases, including safeguarding.
• Lead on disciplinaries, grievances, and mediation.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations management

Complex ER cases management

Coaching and advising

Solutions-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification or equivalent

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

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.

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.