Senior HR Advisor

Michael Page HR; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions (up to 12%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Paycare healthcare cashback

Sodexo discounts

Job summary

Michael Page HR is seeking a Senior HR Adviser in Wolverhampton to provide proactive HR support to managers and leaders. You will navigate complex employee relations matters, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and help drive organisational change across a unionised environment.

You will be responsible for managing disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases, coaching managers, supporting restructures and consultations, and advising on policy and employment law.

Qualifications

• Proven employee relations experience across disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, dignity at work and absence cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers through employee relations matters.
• Supporting organisational change, restructures, consultations and redeployment activity.
• Advising on employment law, policy interpretation and HR best practice.
• Assisting with job evaluation, recruitment and selection activity.
• Working closely with HR Business Partners, trade unions and senior stakeholders to deliver people solutions.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Employment law knowledge

Change management

Organisational change

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We're recruiting a Senior HR Adviser to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing expert advice and guidance to managers across a complex and diverse organisation.

Client Details

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with managers, navigating complex employee relations matters and supporting organisational change within a unionised environment. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activity, although a significant proportion of the workload will be focused on employee relations and case management.

The role requires 2 days onsite in Wolverhampton (Thursday is a mandatory day).

Description

As a Senior HR Adviser, you'll provide proactive HR support to managers and leaders, helping them navigate complex people issues whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, dignity at work and absence cases.
• Coaching and supporting managers through employee relations matters.
• Supporting organisational change, restructures, consultations and redeployment activity.
• Advising on employment law, policy interpretation and HR best practice.
• Assisting with job evaluation, recruitment and selection activity.
• Working closely with HR Business Partners, trade unions and senior stakeholders to deliver people solutions.

Profile

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage complex casework and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll have:

• Proven employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Experience operating within a unionised environment would be advantageous.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.

Job Offer

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• 30 days annual leave plus concessionary days, including a Christmas shutdown period
• Generous occupational sick pay scheme
• Employer pension contributions of up to 12%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paycare healthcare cashback scheme
• Sodexo discounts platform with high street and online retailer discounts
• Discounted gym memberships and access to university gym facilities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free will-writing service
• Fee-free mortgage advice