Reed
Senior HR Advisor (FTC/Contract)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a busy HR team, supporting a period of high casework volume and organisational change. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on complex employee relations (ER), coaching junior team members, and supporting business change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and resolve a range of complex ER cases end-to-end, including:
- Grievances
- Disciplinary processes
- Capability issues
- Absence management
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Act as a subject matter expert on ER, providing guidance and oversight to two HR Advisors
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Support and coach HR Advisors to develop capability and ensure best practice
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Assist with restructures and organisational change, including supporting consultation processes
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Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing clear, confident HR advice
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Help manage and reduce a backlog of casework, particularly complex absence cases
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Contribute to maintaining consistent HR policies, procedures, and compliance
Key Priorities (First Few Weeks)
- Supporting HR Advisors with ongoing casework
- Taking ownership of complex absence management cases
- Reducing and clearing the current casework backlog
Systems & Technology
- Current system: Select HR
- Future system: iTrent (MHR) (implementation planned for September 2026)
- Strong system aptitude is essential; candidates must be comfortable quickly learning new HR systems
About You
- Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor / HR Generalist role
- Strong background in complex ER case management
- Experience supporting restructures and change management processes
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities
- Experience coaching or mentoring junior HR team members
- Highly organised with attention to detail
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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