Senior HR Advisor

Location: North London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £48,000 per annum

Sector: Not-for-Profit

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation based in North London. Working as one of two Senior HR Advisors within the People & Culture team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support, partnering with managers and leaders across the organisation to drive excellent people practices and enhance the employee experience.

This is a varied and rewarding generalist HR role, combining operational delivery, employee relations, recruitment, policy development, data analysis and strategic project work. You'll have the opportunity to influence organisational culture, champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern, people-focused HR function.

Key Responsibilities of this HR Advisor role are:

HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice and support to managers and leaders on a wide range of people matters, including performance management, conduct, disciplinary and grievance cases, and sickness absence management.
• Manage complex employee relations casework, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives.

Recruitment & Talent

• Support managers throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, from job design and selection processes through to onboarding.
• Champion inclusive recruitment practices and help achieve diversity and representation objectives.
• Build relationships with recruitment suppliers and negotiate cost-effective recruitment solutions.
• Participate in interviews and provide guidance on best-practice selection methods.

International HR Support

• Act as a key HR contact for internationally based employees working in the UK.
• Manage visa sponsorship processes and provide guidance on immigration-related matters.
• Collaborate with international HR teams to ensure a coordinated approach to employee support.

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver day-to-day HR services in line with policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, ensuring alignment with current employment legislation and best practice.
• Support organisational learning and development initiatives, including the annual performance review process.

HR Data & Reporting

• Utilise the HRIS system to maintain accurate employee records and produce meaningful reports.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations relating to employee relations, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and retention.
• Support data-driven decision-making across the People & Culture function.

Diversity, Inclusion & Organisational Development

• Embed inclusive and anti-racist practices across all areas of HR.
• Contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and wider organisational projects.
• Support the delivery of strategic People & Culture objectives and organisational change initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who combines strong technical HR expertise with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for creating positive workplace cultures.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Significant generalist HR experience gained at Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrable experience supporting recruitment, performance management, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism principles.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data and metrics to inform decision-making.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• Commitment to the values and mission of a purpose-led organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £48,000
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the North London office)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected not-for-profit organisation
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Broad and varied HR role with opportunities for professional development and strategic involvement

If you are an experienced HR professional looking to combine your people expertise with meaningful work that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.