Senior HR Advisor (12 Month FTC)
Location: Leeds or ManchesterSalary: CompetitiveContract: Full Time, Fixed Term
Overview
We’re supporting a leading international professional services organisation in their search for a Senior HR Advisor to join their high-performing HR team on a 12-month FTC.
Operating across multiple UK offices, the HR function covers Business Partnering, L&D, Reward, Resourcing and HR Operations. This role sits within the HR Business Partnering team, offering a varied mix of operational and strategic HR activity within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The Role
Based in Leeds or Manchester (with occasional UK travel), you will partner with key business areas, building strong relationships and supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll also contribute to HR projects and initiatives aligned to business growth and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Advise managers on ER matters including absence, disciplinaries and grievances
- Provide guidance on policies, procedures and best practice
- Manage family leave and flexible working requests
- Liaise with occupational health and maintain accurate case records
Resourcing & Talent
- Support workforce planning and recruitment activity
- Partner with managers on hiring approvals and attraction strategies
- Assist with early careers programmes
- Manage onboarding and exit processes, including MI analysis
Performance & Reward
- Support performance review cycles and documentation
- Assist with salary review processes
- Provide guidance on performance management
Projects & Reporting
- Produce HR MI and identify trends
- Support engagement and inclusion initiatives
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement activity
About You
- Proven generalist HR experience at Advisor/Senior Advisor level
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
- Confident managing ER cases independently
- CIPD qualified or working towards (desirable)
- Experience in professional services or a fast-paced environment (advantageous)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including Excel
Why Apply?
- Join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation
- Broad, varied role with strategic exposure
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful HR initiatives
- Flexible, agile working environment
