Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc); Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc) is seeking a Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Runcorn. The role focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, engagement, and organisational development within a fast-paced educational setting.

The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified with strong HR generalist experience and the ability to handle complex ER cases, with leadership exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with HR expertise.
• Strong HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments.
• Confident handling complex employee relations and casework.
• Experience in the educational sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional employee relations, resolving complex people issues quickly.
• Drive recruitment and attraction in partnership with central teams.
• Shape HR policies to ensure compliant, effective HR practice.
• Use HR data to identify improvements and regional strategies.
• Champion learning and development for leaders and HR teams.
• Lead change initiatives affecting performance and culture.
• Collaborate across the People team and share best practice.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

Equivalent HR qualification

Job description

Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor- Runcorn- 12-month FTC

Join a progressive educational organisation as a Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor providing expert, people-focused HR support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across the organisation, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, engagement and organisational development within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead regional employee relations, resolving complex people issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive recruitment and attraction, partnering with central teams to build strong teams.
• Shape HR policies and best practice, ensuring a compliant, effective and people-focused approach.
• Use HR data and insight to identify improvements and drive regional people strategies.
• Champion learning and development, ensuring leaders and HR teams have the skills and support to succeed.
• Lead people-focused change, supporting organisational transformation, performance and culture.
• Collaborate across the People team, sharing best practice and driving innovative solutions aligned to organisational priorities.

Key Requirements:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a passion for developing your HR expertise.
• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in handling complex employee relations and casework.
• Educational sector experience, with a strong understanding of the challenges impacting HR.
• Previous team leadership experience desirable.

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