We're supporting a large higher-education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high-quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution. This is a hands-on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy-driven environment.Based in Wolverhampton.
Client Details
We're supporting a large higher-education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high-quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution.
This is a hands-on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy-driven environment. Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.
Description
- Supporting organisational change programmes, including consultation meetings and business case development
- Managing a varied ER caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and capability matters
- Advising and coaching managers on the application of HR policies and procedures
- Supporting and advising hearing panels at formal stages
- Proactively managing absence and fixed-term contract processes
- Supporting redeployment activity and workforce change initiatives
- Contributing to HR policy development and continuous improvement
- Working collaboratively across HR Operations, ER and HRBP teams
Profile
- Proven experience in an HR Adviser
- Strong background in employee relations and organisational change
- Confident coaching and advising managers in complex, sensitive situations
- Comfortable working in a public sector or higher-education environment
- A pragmatic, resilient and customer-focused HR professional
Job Offer
- Fixed-term contract until March 2027
- Salary: £44,746
- Opportunity to support meaningful change within a complex organisation
- Collaborative HR team environment with varied and impactful work
- Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.
If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys hands-on ER work and supporting managers through change, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.
