Senior HR Advisor

Liberty Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded organisation in the search for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Our client operates within a professional and regulated environment and is seeking a confident and commercially minded HR professional to deliver a high-quality, proactive HR service across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative HR team where you'll play a key role in supporting managers, leading on employee relations matters, and driving continuous improvement.

Based in Southampton, this role offers a salary of £45,000 - £48,000, hybrid working with two days per week in the office, and occasional travel to London (approximately once every other month).

What you'll do:

• Act as the organisation's employment law expert, providing clear and pragmatic HR advice.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Review and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Oversee onboarding, probation and offboarding processes, delivering a positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure timely, compliant case management.
• Provide guidance and support on employee wellbeing initiatives and HR best practice.
• Coordinate trainee programmes and act as the main point of contact for professional qualifications and external bodies.
• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives, ensuring training is effective and cost-efficient.
• Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and support the Mental Health First Aider programme.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or Employee Relations-focused role.
• Previous experience working within a professional services, legal or other regulated environment.
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience drafting HR policies, procedures and employee communications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience designing and delivering training sessions.

This role would suit someone who:

• Enjoys being the go-to expert for employee relations and employment law advice.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Takes a proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to HR.
• Is passionate about delivering an outstanding employee experience.

Company Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 - £48,000.
• Hybrid working.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Plus, so much more!

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.