Senior HR Advisor

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded organisation in the search for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Our client operates within a professional and regulated environment and is seeking a confident and commercially minded HR professional to provide a high-quality, proactive HR service across the business.

The role is based in Southampton offers a salary of £45,000 – £48,000. It is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. There will also be travel to London approximately once every other month.  

What you’ll do:

• Act as the organisation’s employment law expert, providing clear, pragmatic advice
• Manage a range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters
• Review and update HR policies in line with legislation and best practice
• Oversee onboarding, probation and leaver processes, ensuring a positive employee experience
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure timely, compliant case management
• Provide guidance on wellbeing and employee relations matters
• Manage trainee programmes and act as the main contact for professional qualifications and external bodies
• Ensure effective and cost-efficient delivery of training
• Support EDI initiatives and the Mental Health First Aider programme
• Contribute to wider HR projects and continuous improvement activity

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or ER-focused role
• Experience within a professional service, legal or regulated environment
• Strong experience managing complex ER cases end-to-end
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience drafting policies and producing clear, engaging HR documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience designing and delivering training sessions

This role will suit someone who:

• Enjoys being the “go-to” person for ER and employment law advice
• Is confident working in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Takes a proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR
• Is passionate about delivering a high-quality employee experience

Company Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 – £48,000
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday increasing with service
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Plus, so much more

If you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.