Senior HR Advisor
New Yesterday
We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation to recruit 2 Senior HR Advisors on a fixed‑term or temporary contract of up to two years.
This is a full‑time role based in the Exeter, offering a hybrid working arrangement (3 days per week working from home) and a competitive salary of £42,839-£45,091 per annum.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Support and coach managers to resolve people issues and manage complex employee relations
Lead on proactive employee relations initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and reduce conflict
Partner with business leaders to understand strategic goals, performance needs and barriers
Deliver employee engagement projects to strengthen culture and staff experience
Develop and manage SLAs and KPIs to ensure effective HR service delivery
Drive organisational performance through strategic HR solutions and organisational design
Lead workforce planning, recruitment and succession strategies across the organisation
Design and deliver learning, development and talent‑growth initiatives with managers
Deliver employee engagement projects to strengthen culture and staff experience
Experience required:
Broad experience across a full HR remit, including advising managers and managing complex ER casework
Strong capability in developing HR policies, interpreting employment legislation and producing clear written and verbal reports
Proven experience supporting organisational change, providing innovative HR solutions and partnering effectively with stakeholders
Ability to coach, guide and influence managers while working with professionalism, tact and integrity under pressure
Self‑motivated, approachable and committed to continuous improvement and personal development
Benefits:
3 days home working
Generous annual leave entitlement (with additional days for long service)
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing and mental health support
Inclusive and supportive workplace culture, with strong equality and diversity commitments
Professional development opportunities, including training and CIPD support
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Discounted leisure memberships
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday, Flexi working offered
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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- Location:
- Exeter
- Salary:
- £43,000 - £46,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Personnel/Recruitment