Lead HR Advisor

Join Our Client as a Lead HR Advisor - Central Services

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to fostering a competent and compliant workforce, is hiring for a Lead HR Advisor to support their Central Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, provide expert guidance, and lead a dedicated HR team.

What you'll be doing:

• Advising managers on all human resources matters, including employee relations, policies, and performance management.
• Managing complex staff relations cases such as grievances, disciplinaries, and long term absences, liaising with legal representatives when necessary.
• Ensuring HR policies are current, compliant, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• Coaching managers on staff development, employment legislation, and best practices.
• Supporting TUPE projects and staff welfare initiatives.
• Leading on HR system data accuracy, reporting, and analysis to inform decision making.
• Supporting and developing the HR team, driving process improvements, and contributing to the organisation's people strategy.
• Deputising for the Human Resources Manager and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience across all HR functions, with a proven track record in handling complex employee relations.
• Experience managing HR metrics and KPIs.
• Line management experience within a HR team.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgement.
• Ability to work confidently across all levels of the organisation.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites; a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Additional requirements:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (to be completed upon appointment).
• Ability to travel across various operational sites.

Terms and Conditions:

• Competitive salary paid monthly.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Six month probation period.
• 12 week notice period.
• Business mileage paid at HMRC rates.

If you're passionate about HR and eager to support a dynamic organisation in delivering its strategic goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.