Senior HR Advisor

Context Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company is looking for a Senior HR Advisor based in Crawley with hybrid working options. The successful candidate will provide expert HR advice to management and support employees through various HR initiatives. Key skills include strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, as well as proficiency in HR systems and tools. A CIPD qualification is desirable. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations cases.
• Proven coaching ability for managerial support.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies and employee relations.
• Manage employee relations cases with discretion.
• Support HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation and time management

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HR systems

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Hybrid working - Offices in Crawley.

Paying up to 40,000

A leading IT company is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers and employees, ensuring best practice across all areas of HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, employee relations, and organisational change.
• Manage employee relations cases with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Support the delivery of HR initiatives that enhance engagement and performance.
• Coach managers to strengthen their people management and leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and embed HR best practice.
• Oversee HR documentation, reporting, and systems with accuracy and efficiency.

Required Experience

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience in handling sensitive employee relations cases fairly and effectively.
• Proven ability to coach managers and support organisational change.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in HR systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• CIPD qualification (or currently working towards it) is desirable.

Paying up to 40,000, depending on experience.

Hybrid working (Crawley offices)

Must be eligible to work in the UK.