HR advisor - Permanent - Full Time

HR advisor - Permanent - Full TimeID: 311050Job Specialism: Non-FrontlineLocation: BirminghamSalary: 37,733Closing Date: Friday, 15th May 2026

About the role

Were looking for aHR advisor to join our People Team, supporting theHead of HR business partnering, HR business partners and HR managerto deliver high-impact, strategic people partnerships across Sense.

As a HR Advisor, you will be a member of the HRbusiness partnering andadviceteam where you will autonomously manageend-to-end employee relations casework foryourbusinessareas, ensuring theachievementof organisational KPIs for people management issues.

You will actively supportthe implementation of people policies and procedures. Work withpeopleteam colleagues to ensuremanagers andemployees are fully supported to deal with people matters in their team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliverthe HRadvice team aims andobjectivesin line with thepeopleteam strategyand work with Hr business partnering team colleagues in afunctional team.
• Deliver successful end to end management ofcomplex casework includinginvestigations,sickness,disciplinary,grievance,probation,performance andappeals.
• Effectively engage and coach managers to reduce caseload by early interventions and providepragmatic business focused HR solutions and recommendations.
• Work flexibly with line manager and other HR businesspartnering colleagues to deliver consistent and clear advice based ona framework of decision making.
• SupportHRbusiness partnering teamby sharing insights and information on casework in their areas.
• Assist the HRbusiness partnering teamwith the administration/co-ordination of TUPE andorganisationalchange.

About you

Youll be an experienced, people-focused HR professional who has experience in end-to-end management of high-volume casework up to and including dismissal with a particular focus on informal resolution of case.

Essential requirements:

• CIPDlevel 5 qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in HR,particularly in employee relations and case management.
• Proven up to date knowledge of case law, employmentlawand bestpractice.
• Proactive partneringand coachingmanagers.
• Engaging and collaborating with stakeholders effectively.
• Reviewing policies and procedures and delivering training/ coaching.
• Provided administrative support on TUPE andorganisationalchange.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the charity, not-for-profit, or social care sector.
• Experience of delivering people projects or acting as a subject matter expert in a specialist HR area.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

Were proud to be aDisability confident leaderand a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

• If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
• Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
• For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented Global Majority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Precise Location: 750 Bristol Road, , Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NA, United Kingdom