Senior HR Advisor (12-Month FTC)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Location: York

We’re supporting a well-established, multi-site retail organisation in the search for a Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to an experienced HR professional who is confident managing complex employee relations (ER) casework and partnering with managers across a large, distributed workforce. The Role

You’ll support managers across head office, logistics, and a national retail network, providing practical, commercially focused HR advice. This role offers a high level of autonomy and variety, with responsibility for both operational HR activity and contributing to wider people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex ER casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)

• Coach and support managers to build confidence and consistency in people management

• Manage long-term absence cases, including occupational health involvement

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice in line with employment law and internal policies

• Analyse HR data and produce insights to support decision-making

• Review and improve HR processes and policies

• Support wider HR projects and business priorities as needed

About You

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