We’re recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established public sector organisation in Wiltshire for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their Employee Relations team.

Based in Trowbridge, this role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a large organisation supporting managers and leaders across multiple services. You’ll play a key role in resolving complex employee relations matters and helping shape effective people practices across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys complex casework, stakeholder management, and making a real impact within a large workforce.

The Role

As a Senior HR Advisor, you’ll provide specialist advice and support to managers on a wide range of complex employee relations issues, ensuring matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment law and organisational policy.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and advising on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and safeguarding matters
Providing expert HR guidance to senior managers and leaders across the organisation
Supporting organisational change programmes, including restructures and TUPE transfers
Liaising with legal teams on complex or high-risk employment matters
Supporting employment tribunal preparation and providing evidence where required
Building strong relationships with trade unions and internal stakeholders
Mentoring and supporting more junior HR colleagues on complex cases
Delivering briefings and guidance to managers on HR policies and best practice
Contributing to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
You’ll work as part of a collaborative HR team based in Trowbridge, supporting services across Wiltshire.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident advising senior stakeholders and managing complex casework.

You will ideally have:

CIPD Level 5 in HR (or working towards Level 7)
Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases
A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience working in a unionised or large organisational environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to influence, challenge and build strong working relationships
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience within local government, education or the wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work for a major employer in Wiltshire
Hybrid working with a base in Trowbridge
Exposure to complex and interesting HR casework
A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
The chance to influence people practices across a large organisation

Location

This role is based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with hybrid working available. Occasional travel to other sites across the county may be required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re an experienced Senior HR Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist or HR Case Advisor, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Greys Specialist Recruitment

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