Senior HR Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading purpose-driven organization seeks a Senior HR Advisor to provide essential employee relations support to managers. This full-time role involves handling complex cases, leading HR projects, and fostering a supportive HR culture. Competitive salary and expansive benefits package included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in managing complex ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Advice on employee relations and HR best practices.
• Manage complex employee relations issues.
• Lead on disciplinaries and grievances.

Skills

Employee Relations

Safeguarding

Coaching

HR Best Practice

Adaptability

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.