Senior HR Advisor (part time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is seeking a Senior HR Advisor on a part-time basis in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area. The role offers flexible working and 3–4 days per week with pro rata salary arrangements.

You will partner with the MD and senior management to deliver practical HR support, ensuring compliant, effective people processes and an engaging employee experience. Ideal candidates will have strong generalist HR experience, solid UK employment law knowledge and a proactive, autonomous approach within a

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience advising managers and senior leaders.
• Commercial, pragmatic HR solutions and independent advice.
• Strong communication, organisational and documentation skills.
• Discrete, trusted to work in a standalone or small HR function.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR adviser to MD and senior leaders.
• Provide guidance on performance, absence, conduct and disciplinary matters.
• Coach managers in people management and employee conversations.
• Maintain employment contracts, handbook, HR policies and docs.
• Ensure UK employment legislation is up to date and practical.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews and offboarding.
• Be approachable and confidential for employees seeking HR guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and HR reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and engagement.
• Promote a positive workplace culture balancing commercial objectives.

Skills

Generalist HR

HR advisory

UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Documentation

Standalone working

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