Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor
Near Rayleigh
Full-time – office based – Hybrid available
£35,000 - £40,000
HR Career Opportunity
We are partnering with a progressive and growing organisation to recruit an experienced HR professional into a key role within their people team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that truly values its people function, offering you the chance to work closely with managers, influence decision-making, and contribute to initiatives that shape the employee experience.
The Role
Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, commercially focused HR service across the business. You will partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing expert guidance while supporting the delivery of both operational and strategic HR activities.
This is a broad and varied position, giving you exposure across the entire employee lifecycle and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
* Manage a range of employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters
* Support managers in applying policies, procedures, and employment legislation correctly and consistently
* Build strong working relationships across the business to support people initiatives
* Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
* Support learning and development activity and identify training needs
* Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance at all times
* Analyse HR data to support insights, decision-making, and continuous improvement
* Contribute to reward processes including pay reviews, benchmarking, and benefits administration
* Support employee engagement initiatives and wider HR projects
* Assist with health & safety coordination and general office management responsibilities where required
About You
* Experience in a HR generalist or advisory role
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Proven ability to manage employee relations cases confidently
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Analytical mindset with experience working with HR data
* Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
* CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to develop your HR career in a supportive but fast-paced environment, where your input will be valued and your development actively encouraged.
You will gain exposure to both operational and strategic HR, working in a role where you can build credibility, expand your skill set, and make a real contribution to business success.
If you’re looking for a new challenge in a role where you can grow, influence, and make an impact, we’d be keen to speak with you.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Generous annual leave
Health cash plan and pension scheme
Plus many other benefits