Senior HR Advisor (part time)
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata
Part-Time (3–4 Days per Week) | Flexible Working Available
Office Hours: 8:30am–5:30pm
We are seeking an experienced, approachable and commercially minded Senior HR Advisor to join our client’s growing business on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking for flexibility while maintaining a meaningful and influential role within a successful organisation.
Working closely with the Managing Director and senior management team, you will provide hands-on operational HR support, ensuring people processes are effective, compliant and aligned with business needs. You will be a trusted adviser to managers and employees, helping to maintain a positive, professional and well-managed working environment.
This role offers flexibility around working arrangements and would suit a confident HR generalist who enjoys working autonomously and building strong relationships across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted HR adviser to the Managing Director and senior leaders of the business
- Provide practical guidance on performance management, absence, conduct, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters
- Coach and support managers in effective people management and employee conversations
- Maintain and review employment contracts, the employee handbook, HR policies and standard documentation
- Ensure the business remains up to date with UK employment legislation and recommend appropriate changes
- Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, statutory leave processes and offboarding activities
- Act as an approachable and confidential point of contact for employees requiring HR guidance and support.
- Maintain accurate employee records and support HR reporting requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee engagement and the overall employee experience
- Promote a positive workplace culture while balancing commercial objectives with best-practice HR solutions
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong generalist HR experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level
- Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
- Experience providing independent advice and support to managers and senior leaders
- Commercially aware, with the ability to deliver pragmatic HR solutions
- Strong communication, organisational and documentation skills
- Professional, discreet and able to build credibility and trust at all levels
- Self-motivated and comfortable working within a standalone or small HR function
Ideally, you will have:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Previous experience within an SME environment
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technical, distribution or B2B sectors
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