Senior People Advisor - Hybrid, Life Sciences HR

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cell and gene therapy organization in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Senior People Advisor to support the full employee lifecycle and implementation of the People Strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of HR experience and knowledge of UK employment law. Responsibilities include advising on employment issues, improving onboarding processes, and driving engagement in teams. Competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ experience in a HR Advisor role is essential.
• Experience in a fast-growing manufacturing or life science organisation is ideal.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment issues.
• Identify and solve people-related issues proactively.
• Lead onboarding process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

A leading cell and gene therapy organization in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Senior People Advisor to support the full employee lifecycle and implementation of the People Strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of HR experience and knowledge of UK employment law. Responsibilities include advising on employment issues, improving onboarding processes, and driving engagement in teams. Competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment offered.