Senior Human Resources Advisor

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation to recruit 2 Senior HR Advisors on a fixed‑term or temporary contract of up to two years.

This is a full‑time role based in the Exeter, offering a hybrid working arrangement (3 days per week working from home) and a competitive salary of £42,839–£45,091 per annum.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Supporting and coaching managers to resolve people issues and manage complex employee relations
  • Leading on proactive employee relations initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and reduce conflict
  • Partnering with business leaders to understand strategic goals, performance needs and barriers
  • Delivering employee engagement projects to strengthen culture and staff experience
  • Developing and managing SLAs and KPIs to ensure effective HR service delivery
  • Driving organisational performance through strategic HR solutions and organisational design
  • Leading workforce planning, recruitment and succession strategies across the organisation
  • Designing and delivering learning, development and talent‑growth initiatives with managers
  • Delivering employee engagement projects to strengthen culture and staff experience

Experience required:

  • Broad experience across a full HR remit, including advising managers and managing complex ER casework
  • Strong capability in developing HR policies, interpreting employment legislation and producing clear written and verbal reports
  • Proven experience supporting organisational change, providing innovative HR solutions and partnering effectively with stakeholders
  • Ability to coach, guide and influence managers while working with professionalism, tact and integrity under pressure
  • Self‑motivated, approachable and committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Benefits:

  • 3 days home working
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (with additional days for long service)
  • Hybrid working options to support work–life balance
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and mental health support
  • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture, with strong equality and diversity commitments
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and CIPD support
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible
  • Discounted leisure memberships

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, Flexi working offered

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Posted: April 18th, 2026