Senior HR Advisor
Location: Herefordshire (Hybrid – office, on-site & home working)
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000
Benefits: 26–31 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, flexible working, retail discounts
Our client, a leading organisation supporting the education sector, is hiring a Senior HR Advisor to deliver high-impact, hands-on HR support across business units.
This is a visible, on-the-ground role — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building trusted relationships face-to-face.
What you’ll do
- Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE
- Act as a trusted advisor to headteachers, governors and senior leaders, often on-site in high-pressure situations
- Lead formal processes, including acting as investigating officer and producing detailed reports
- Provide expert guidance on employment law, policies and public sector-specific frameworks
- Support organisational change, consultations and trade union engagement
- Develop and review HR policies and procedures
- Design and deliver HR training to education settings
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to support service delivery and future growth
You’ll work closely with senior leadership teams and internal HR colleagues to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused outcomes.
What we’re looking for
- Significant experience managing complex HR casework end-to-end
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
- Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders
- Experience in unionised environments and consultation processes
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- A calm, professional and decisive approach under pressure
- A flexible, solutions-focused mindset
Experience within public sector or knowledge of frameworks such as Burgundy Book, Green Book or STPCD is highly desirable.
Why join?
- A varied, high-impact role supporting senior leaders
- A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
- Flexible working with a balance of on-site and home working
- Strong benefits package including enhanced annual leave and pension
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