Senior Hr Advisor
9 days ago
Bristol
Job Description: Senior HR Adviser (HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Lead) Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire Salary: £39,649 – £42,301 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Office, On-Site & Home Working) Senior HR Adviser – About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Adviser to join a busy, multi-site organisation supporting leaders across multiple academies and central teams. This is a strategic and operational HR Business Partner role with a strong focus on employee relations, employment law, case management, and stakeholder coaching. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload while providing high-quality, legally compliant HR advice to senior leaders and managers. Key Responsibilities – Senior HR Adviser • Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, investigations and capability., • Provide expert advice on UK employment law and HR best practice., • Support organisational change, restructures and consultation processes., • Coach and upskill managers in people management and HR policy., • Build strong working relationships with trade unions and key stakeholders., • Support HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement., • Work across multiple sites (travel required). Essential Experience & Skills To be successful in this Senior HR Adviser role, you will have: • Proven experience as a Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Employee Relations Manager., • Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation., • Experience managing high-volume, complex ER caseloads., • Confidence advising senior leaders and Headteachers., • Excellent communication and influencing skills., • CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or working towards)., • Full UK driving licence. Experience within education, public sector, multi-academy trusts, or multi-site organisations is desirable. Benefits • Competitive salary £39,649 – £42,301, • Hybrid working, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Wellbeing support, • Professional development opportunities, • Inclusive and supportive working environment Why Join Us? This Senior HR Adviser opportunity offers: • Strategic influence across multiple sites, • A varied and autonomous HR role, • Exposure to complex employee relations cases, • Career progression within a large organisation If you are a proactive HR professional looking for your next Senior HR Adviser or HR Business Partner opportunity in Bristol, apply today. Keywords: Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Employee Relations, Employment Law, CIPD, Education HR, Bristol HR Jobs, Hybrid HR Role, Public Sector HR, Multi-Site HR, HR Casework, Performance Management, Disciplinary, Grievance, Sickness Absence, Organisational Change