Senior HR Advisor (part time)

KPI Recruiting; Stafford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a part-time role in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Flexible working available. You will work closely with the MD and senior management to provide hands-on HR support, ensuring compliant people processes and effective employee relations.

Ideal candidates are HR generalists with UK employment law knowledge, able to coach managers, manage contracts and policies, and promote a positive workplace culture while balancing commercial aims.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

HR generalist

UK employment law

advisory skills

commercial acumen

communication

professionalism

self management

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

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