Senior HR Advisor

H2R Selection; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction & property services company is looking for a Senior HR Advisor for a 12-18 month fixed-term contract based in Swindon/Bristol. The role involves providing operational HR support, improving employee engagement strategies, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. Ideal candidates will have CIPD qualifications along with strong experience in HR, overseeing both operational and strategic tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role with operational and strategic focus.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on operational HR support and contribute to strategic development.
• Coordinate employee benefits and oversee sickness reporting.
• Support governance of pension scheme and resolve HRIS issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Employee engagement

Education

CIPD level 5 or level 3 with experience

Tools

CIPHR

Job description

Swindon / Bristol/ Hybrid

£43K p.a

12-18mnth FTC

Our client, a large construction & property services company, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to join their team!

The Role

• Provide hands-on operational HR support, while also contributing to the strategic development of the people function.
• Coordinate employee benefits, including queries, enrolment, and reporting.
• Oversee sickness and absence reporting and support managers with follow-up.
• Support governance of pension scheme and compliance processes.
• Act as a point of contact for CIPHR (HRIS) users, resolving issues and supporting training.
• Produce reports and management information using CIPHR and other tools.
• Support onboarding and induction processes.
• Lead / support on HR projects.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Support the development and upskilling of HR Assistants, and act as a role model.
• Support organisational development, succession planning, and learning & development.
• Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and identify trends.
• Collaborate with the Head of People & Communications on strategic projects.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, and communication strategies
  
  

Key Skills/experience

• CIPD level 5 or working towards or CIPD level 3 with demonstrable experience covering the role.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally with exposure to both operational and strategic work.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems (CIPHR desirable).
• Working knowledge of IR35.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across different teams.