Senior Hr Advisor (Part Time)

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Senior HR Advisor (part time) for Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The role offers flexible working and up to £45,000 per year pro rata, with 3–4 days per week and standard office hours.

You will provide hands-on HR support, advise managers, and help maintain compliant HR processes across the business. The successful candidate will be a confident HR generalist, able to work autonomously, build strong relationships, and stay up to date with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Senior HR experience at Advisor/Manager level
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Commercially minded with ability to balance people and business needs

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR adviser to MD and senior leaders
• Provide guidance on performance, absence, conduct, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Coach managers in people management and employee conversations
• Maintain employment contracts, handbook, policies and documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and recommend changes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, changes and leaves
• Be a confidential point of contact for employees seeking HR guidance
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR reporting

Skills

Senior HR Advisor

HR generalist

UK employment law

GESR/IR guidance

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 off‑boarding 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
• 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:

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