Senior People & Compliance Advisor (Fixed-Term, 18 Months)

The Rspca; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local animal welfare charity in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior People & Compliance Advisor for an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will ensure a professional and legally compliant environment for staff and volunteers while leading on employee relations and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background and a CIPD qualification. This role offers a salary of £35,000-40,000 per annum and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified or working towards it.
• Broad generalist HR experience required.
• Approachable and organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead on employee relations.
• Support line managers for compliance.
• Maintain compliance across policies and processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Confidence in compliance

HR generalist experience

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

We are looking for a Senior People & Compliance Advisor to join our team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is vital to ensure our charity continues to provide a professional and legally compliant environment for our staff and volunteers. You will lead on employee relations, support line managers, and maintain compliance across our policies and processes - including GDPR, safeguarding, H&S and employment law. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll be a trusted advisor across the charity. You will also provide direct support to staff, volunteers, and trustees., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

Are you passionate about creating a supportive and compliant workplace where people thrive? Do you have a strong background in HR and want to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of animals and the people who care for them? If so, we would love to hear from you., You will be CIPD-qualified (Level 5 or working towards it) and have broad generalist HR experience. You will be approachable, well-organised, and confident in handling employee relations and ensuring compliance in a people-focused organisation. You will share our values of compassion, professionalism, and integrity, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

We are the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, an independent and self-funded charity that has been supporting local animals and communities for over a century. Every year, we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome hundreds of animals, while also delivering outreach and education to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

• Salary £35,000-40,000pa
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, committed and values-driven team