Senior HR Advisor (part time)

Senior HR Advisor (part time) Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata Part-Time (3 4 Days per Week) Flexible Working Available Office Hours: 8:30am 5:30pm

We are seeking an experienced, approachable and commercially minded Senior HR Advisor to join our client s growing business on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking for flexibility while maintaining a meaningful and influential role within a successful organisation.

Working closely with the Managing Director and senior management team, you will provide hands-on operational HR support, ensuring people processes are effective, compliant and aligned with business needs. You will be a trusted adviser to managers and employees, helping to maintain a positive, professional and well-managed working environment.

This role offers flexibility around working arrangements and would suit a confident HR generalist who enjoys working autonomously and building strong relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR adviser to the Managing Director and senior leaders of the business

• Provide practical guidance on performance management, absence, conduct, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters

• Coach and support managers in effective people management and employee conversations

• Maintain and review employment contracts, the employee handbook, HR policies and standard documentation

• Ensure the business remains up to date with UK employment legislation and recommend appropriate changes

• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, statutory leave processes and offboarding activities

• Act as an approachable and confidential point of contact for employees requiring HR guidance and support.

• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR reporting requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee engagement and the overall employee experience

• Promote a positive workplace culture while balancing commercial objectives with best-practice HR solutions

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level

• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations

• Experience providing independent advice and support to managers and senior leaders

• Commercially aware, with the ability to deliver pragmatic HR solutions

• Strong communication, organisational and documentation skills

• Professional, discreet and able to build credibility and trust at all levels

• Self-motivated and comfortable working within a standalone or small HR function

Ideally, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification

• Previous experience within an SME environment

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technical, distribution or B2B sectors

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we d love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to (url removed) .

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