Senior Human Resources Advisor

Company: Pineapple Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Hereford
Job Description:

Are you a credible HR professional with a passion for the education sector? Our client, a well-established regional organisation, is looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join their collaborative and multi-disciplinary team.

This role offers a fantastic balance of autonomy and support, allowing you to manage a diverse portfolio of clients while contributing to the continuous improvement of a high-quality HR function.

The Role

This is a solution-focused position for an advisor who excels at building strong relationships and providing expert guidance on complex people matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Expert Advisory: Provide high-level advice on the full range of HR issues, including employment law, safeguarding, and specific terms and conditions.
  • Complex Casework: Manage end-to-end casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and absence cases.
  • Change Management: Support organisational change programmes, including restructuring and redundancy processes.
  • Policy Development: Lead the creation and review of HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
  • Training: Design and deliver bespoke HR training for leaders on topics such as safer recruitment and performance management.

What You’ll Need:

  • Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 (Highly Desirable)
  • Sector Experience: Proven experience working within the Education sector is essential.
  • Location Agility: While this is a hybrid role with significant remote flexibility, you must live within a commutable distance of Herefordshire to provide occasional on-site support and attend face-to-face meetings.
  • Attributes: A proactive, commercial mindset with the ability to identify service improvements and add value to clients.

Benefits:

  • Generous Leave: 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), with options to buy/sell holiday.
  • Financial Security: Enhanced pension scheme, Life Assurance, and annual performance bonus.
  • Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub, retail discounts, and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Culture: A supportive environment with a commitment to professional development and a regular social calendar.

To Apply: If you are looking for a role that offers professional growth and the flexibility to manage your own desk, please apply today for a confidential discussion.

Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.

Posted: April 16th, 2026