Job Description

The Organisation:

• Well-established
• Valued-led organisation
• Offers a range of great benefits

The Role:Senior HR Advisor Permanent Vacancy – You will deliver a high‑quality, end‑to‑end HR advisory service across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on complex and sensitive casework. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE casework
• Advising senior stakeholders
• Acting as investigating officer, including producing high‑quality reports and recommendations
• Providing expert advice on policies, procedures and employment frameworks
• Supporting organisational change and consultation processes, including trade union engagement
• Leading the development and review of HR policies and procedures
• Designing and delivering HR training and development for client groups
• Building strong, credible relationships that support excellent service delivery and future growth

You’ll work largely autonomously, supported by an experienced HR management team who value sound judgement and professional independence.
You will work directly with senior leaders providing expert advice on complex employee relations and shaping effective people practices that make a real difference. This is a role for someone who enjoys being the “go‑to” HR expert—respected, relied upon, and trusted to get things right. You’ll be on site regularly, sometimes at short notice, working directly with managers and leaders when issues are live and decisions matter. Your professional judgement, credibility and calm presence will be essential.

You can expect to be in the office around 2–3 days a week. If you enjoy being visible, involved and indispensable, you will thrive here.

What we are looking for: We’re looking for an accomplished Senior HR professional who thrives on variety, visibility, and delivering pragmatic, high‑value HR support.
This post will suit an experienced, confident HR practitioner who can operate at pace, handle complexity and support senior leaders through challenging situations. You will bring:

• Significant experience managing complex HR casework end‑to‑end
• Strong employment law knowledge and the ability to apply it pragmatically
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Experience working in unionised environments and supporting consultations
• A calm, decisive and professional manner under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solutions‑focused, adaptable approach
• Public sector experience is preferred but not essential—we are keen to hear from HR professionals who can demonstrate the capability to apply their expertise across varied settings.
• You will be fully CIPD‑qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and ongoing professional development.
• This role involves travel to sites in Herefordshire, sometimes at short notice.

What you'll gain:

• A varied and meaningful role where your expertise has a visible impact
• A supportive, collaborative HR team
• Flexible working arrangements that balance business needs and home working
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years
  • Bank holidays plus the option to buy or sell leave
  • Aviva pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to a rewards platform with retail and restaurant discounts

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