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 .

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