Senior HR Advisor

Ad Warrior Ltd; Ripon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large established business in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing HR advice across multiple sites, managing complex employee relations issues, and supporting HR projects. The ideal candidate should possess CIPD level 5 qualifications and have significant experience in HR advisory roles, particularly within a unionised environment. This position requires a full UK driver’s license due to occasional travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 or working towards required.
• Experience of working as a HR Advisor in a unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice across multiple sites.
• Support managers with people-related issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Proven experience as a HR Advisor

Ability to manage complex ER cases

Experience in a unionised environment

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Advisor

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Start: Start ASAP

Type: 12 months FTC/ Hybrid

At Another we are currently looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a large established business in North Yorkshire for a period of 12 months. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of HR generalist activities whilst driving the HR agenda alongside the wider HR team. This is an exciting role, working within a fast-paced environment across a region.

The HR Advisor is responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees across multiple sites on all HR policies, practices and procedures.
• Work with managers and stakeholders to provide advice and support with all people related issues - including managing complex disciplinary, grievance, performance, policy and pensions etc
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current and impending legislation and case law, identifying and addressing any impact on policies and procedures
• Providing leadership, coaching and professional development to HR Advisors
• Working with the wider HR team to support on HR projects appropriately, these could range from restructuring, systems, reward & benefits, health and wellbeing etc
• Ensure employee absenteeism is monitored and reported monthly and any issues are dealt with at the earliest opportunity.
• Provide a high-quality service and act as a trusted HR Advisor whilst building credible stakeholder relationships
• Analysing data and service level agreements, identifying gaps and making suggestions for improvements
• Providing coaching and development for managers, helping them to improve capability to manage and foster a high performing culture
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Manage relationship with trade unions.

Qualifications

• Ideally CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards
• Proven experience of working as a HR Advisor, ideally gained in a unionised environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and managing complex ER cases
• Experience of supporting change projects, redundancy, restructure would be ideal
• Strong experience of building relationships and managing stakeholder
• You will need a full UK driver's license for this position as there will be occasional travel in this role to other sites.

How to Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Another Recruitment Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.