Senior HR Advisor (Part Time)

KPI Recruiting; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

INDCOM is seeking a part-time Senior HR Advisor in Newcastle-under-Lyme to provide hands-on operational HR support, ensuring policies are compliant and aligned with business needs. You will partner with the Managing Director and senior leaders to advise on performance, absence, disciplinary matters and HR processes.

The successful candidate will have strong generalist HR experience, expert knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to operate independently within a small HR function while

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Experience giving independent advice and support to managers and senior leaders
• Commercially aware with ability to deliver pragmatic HR solutions
• Strong communication, organizational and documentation skills
• Professional, discreet and able to build credibility and trust at all levels
• Self-motivated and comfortable in standalone or small HR function

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR adviser to the MD and senior leaders
• Provide guidance on performance management, absence, conduct, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Coach managers in effective people management and conversations
• Maintain employment contracts, handbook, HR policies and documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and update processes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes and leave processes
• Be a confidential point of contact for employees requiring HR guidance
• Maintain accurate records and support HR reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee engagement
• Promote a positive workplace culture balancing business objectives with best-practice HR

Skills

HR generalist

UK employment law

HR advisory

Communication

Documentation

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Senior HR Advisor (part time)

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata

Part-Time (3-4 Days per Week) | Flexible Working Available

Office Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

We are seeking an experienced, approachable and commercially minded Senior HR Advisor to join our client’s growing business on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking for flexibility while maintaining a meaningful and influential role within a successful organisation.

Working closely with the Managing Director and senior management team, you will provide hands‑on operational HR support, ensuring people processes are effective, compliant and aligned with business needs. You will be a trusted adviser to managers and employees, helping to maintain a positive, professional and well‑managed working environment.

This role offers flexibility around working arrangements and would suit a confident HR generalist who enjoys working autonomously and building strong relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR adviser to the Managing Director and senior leaders of the business
• Provide practical guidance on performance management, absence, conduct, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Coach and support managers in effective people management and employee conversations
• Maintain and review employment contracts, the employee handbook, HR policies and standard documentation
• Ensure the business remains up to date with UK employment legislation and recommend appropriate changes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, statutory leave processes and offboarding activities
• Act as an approachable and confidential point of contact for employees requiring HR guidance and support.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee engagement and the overall employee experience
• Promote a positive workplace culture while balancing commercial objectives with best‑practice HR solutions

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Experience providing independent advice and support to managers and senior leaders
• Commercially aware, with the ability to deliver pragmatic HR solutions
• Strong communication, organisational and documentation skills
• Professional, discreet and able to build credibility and trust at all levels
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working within a standalone or small HR function

Ideally, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Previous experience within an SME environment
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technical, distribution or B2B sectors

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.

INDCOM