Senior HR Advisor
Acorn by Synergie
Senior HR Advisor HR Advisor Human Resources Advisor HR Business Partner Cardiff Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week Monday to Friday Temporary Contract (Until End of 2026) Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a leading organisation based in Cardiff . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor , Human Resources Advisor , People Advisor , or HR Business Partner to join a well-established corporate organisation on a long-term temporary contract. Working as part of a professional HR team, you'll provide expert advice across the full employee lifecycle, partnering with managers to deliver high-quality HR support, manage complex employee relations cases, and drive people-focused initiatives that improve employee engagement and organisational performance. Key Responsibilities - Provide proactive day-to-day HR support to managers across the business, delivering practical people solutions and HR best practice. - Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, and performance issues. - Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with UK employment legislation. - Coordinate and deliver key HR activities, including performance management, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and occupational health processes. - Produce, maintain, and analyse HR reports, KPIs, and employee data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements. - Support organisational change projects, restructures, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Lead and support talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing programmes. - Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted HR advice and guidance across the organisation. - Support HR projects and contribute to the ongoing development of HR processes and policies. Requirements - Previous experience as a Senior HR Advisor , HR Advisor , Human Resources Advisor , People Advisor , HR Business Partner , or similar generalist HR role. - Strong experience managing employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues. - Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Experience working within a corporate, professional services, public sector, or large organisational environment. - Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset. - CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above), or working towards this, supported by relevant HR experience. - Happy to work on-site Monday to Friday, with occasional flexible home working where appropriate. What's on Offer - Full-time, site-based role in Cardiff . - 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday. - Flexible working hours between 8:00am-9:00am start and 4:00pm-5:00pm finish. - Temporary contract expected to run until the end of 2026 . - Opportunity to join a leading organisation within a unique and interesting sector. - Collaborative HR team with exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational HR activities. Interested? If you're an experienced Senior HR Advisor , HR Advisor , Human Resources Advisor , People Advisor , HR Business Partner , or Generalist HR Professional looking for your next opportunity in Cardiff , apply today with your up-to-date CV. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.