Senior HR Advisor

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Senior HR Advisor

Location: Herefordshire (Hybrid – office, on-site & home working)

Salary: £36,000 - £48,000

Benefits: 26–31 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, flexible working, retail discounts

Our client, a leading organisation supporting the education sector, is hiring a Senior HR Advisor to deliver high-impact, hands-on HR support across business units.

This is a visible, on-the-ground role — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building trusted relationships face-to-face.

What you’ll do

Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE

Act as a trusted advisor to headteachers, governors and senior leaders, often on-site in high-pressure situations

Lead formal processes, including acting as investigating officer and producing detailed reports

Provide expert guidance on employment law, policies and public sector-specific frameworks

Support organisational change, consultations and trade union engagement

Develop and review HR policies and procedures

Design and deliver HR training to education settings

Build strong stakeholder relationships to support service delivery and future growth

You’ll work closely with senior leadership teams and internal HR colleagues to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused outcomes.

What we’re looking for

Significant experience managing complex HR casework end-to-end

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application

Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders

Experience in unionised environments and consultation processes

Excellent communication and report writing skills

A calm, professional and decisive approach under pressure

A flexible, solutions-focused mindset

Experience within public sector or knowledge of frameworks such as Burgundy Book, Green Book or STPCD is highly desirable.

Why join?

A varied, high-impact role supporting senior leaders

A collaborative and supportive HR team environment

Flexible working with a balance of on-site and home working

Strong benefits package including enhanced annual leave and pension
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Location:
Hereford
Salary:
£36,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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