Senior Hr Advisor

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Warmley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor for a part-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will support high-quality, people-focused HR services, focusing on employee relations, policy implementation, and continuous improvement. This role offers flexibility in working hours and includes competitive salary, company pension, private medical cover, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice on policies and employment legislation.
• Manage employee relations cases and maintain documentation.
• Support performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes.

Skills

Employee relations management

Knowledge of employment law

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor (Part-Time)

Location: Peterborough / UK

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

Salary: £34,000 – £35,000 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and people-focused HR service across a growing organisation. This is a part-time, permanent opportunity ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.

Reporting into the HR & Training Manager, you will provide proactive, confidential, and professional HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations, policy application, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide accurate advice to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Manage and support ER cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance
• Attend and support formal meetings, investigations, and hearings
• Maintain accurate and compliant case documentation

HR Administration & Compliance

• Draft contracts, amendments, and HR correspondence
• Ensure HR processes comply with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs through performance reviews and ER activity
• Support the coordination of training and development initiatives

Policy & Process Improvement

• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving service delivery

Performance & Engagement

• Support performance management processes, probation reviews, and development plans
• Assist with wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives

Recruitment Support

• Support recruitment campaigns including job descriptions and advertising
• Participate in interviews and selection processes
• Oversee onboarding and induction to ensure a positive candidate experience

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent HR qualification

Working Pattern

• 22.5 hours per week
• Flexible options including 3 full days or 5 shorter days

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£34,000–£35,000 pro rata)
• Part-time, permanent role with flexible working
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata, increasing with service)
• Training, upskilling, and career development opportunities