Senior Human Resources Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organisation in Northampton is seeking a passionate Senior Human Resources Advisor. The role involves delivering high-quality HR advice and support, managing employee relations, and contributing to the HR team's strategic initiatives. With flexible working opportunities and a supportive workplace culture, this position is ideal for HR professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee discount and rewards scheme

Flexible scheduling and occasional work from home

Qualifications

• Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical HR experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced HR environment managing caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and coaching to Line Managers.
• Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and manage casework.
• Engage in HR projects and maintain HR records compliant with GDPR.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Advice

Coaching

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD Level 3 or working towards Level 5

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Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR advice and support to the College employee workforce. Act as an expert in employee relations, offering sound HR advice, coaching, and support.

• Up to £37,000
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm (4.30 finish on a Friday)
• Opportunity to work from home occasionally, potentially one day per week, flexible scheduling
• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Employee discount and rewards scheme
• Travel to other sites as needed: Wellingborough, Corby, Silverstone, Bedford

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager
• Support HR strategies and initiatives
• Act as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager
• Serve as the key contact for complex cases
• Communicate serious employee relation matters promptly
• Provide HR advice and coaching to Line Managers
• Contribute to HR team and organisational development
• Engage in HR projects and initiatives
• Support Employee Relations (ER) activities
• Maintain a positive workplace culture
• Handle casework proactively
• Provide timely advice on employee relations issues
• Analyse internal data for insights and solutions
• Manage restructuring and redundancies
• Ensure advice aligns with legislation and best practices
• Support new managers during induction
• Balance caseloads across the HR team
• Ensure accurate administration of the employee lifecycle
• Maintain HR records compliant with GDPR
• Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 or similar
• Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical HR experience
• Experience in a fast-paced HR environment, leading employee relation matters and case management
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations best practices
• Experience as a generalist HR professional applying HR policies effectively
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation