Senior HR Advisor - Waddington Brown HR Recruitment : Job Details

Looking to take the next step in your HR career?

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking to take your career to the next level in a purpose-driven, people-focused environment?

Do you have solid ER experience but want an opportunity to develop working relationships with senior leaders?

If you're ready to step into a more strategic, business-facing HR role, this opportunity could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Why join this organisation?

You’ll be part of an award-winning, values-led organisation that’s growing rapidly and making a real difference. Their culture is underpinned by integrity, empathy, and respect - and these values shine through in everything they do.

As a key member of a highly regarded HR team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the business supports and develops its people. With a strong emphasis on wellbeing, leadership capability, and continuous improvement, you’ll help empower managers and leaders to create positive, high-performing environments.

What you'll do as a Senior HR Advisor

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you’ll work across a wide range of HR initiatives and provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees at locations nationwide. You’ll also occasionally travel to other company sites in the UK (around once a month, with overnight stays) to build stronger relationships across the organisation.

You will also be:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders across the UK - supporting them with both day-to-day HR queries and strategic planning
• Leading on a variety of ER casework (disciplinaries, grievances, absence management) from start to finish
• Using HR data and insights to identify trends and partner with the business on effective, forward-thinking people solutions
• Supporting and driving people initiatives such as talent management, succession planning and leadership development
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to continuously improve processes and drive best practice

What you'll need

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build credibility quickly
• Solid experience in employee relations and confidence to manage casework
• Flexibility to travel
• High level of emotional intelligence, resilience and ability to manage priorities
• HR experience developed in a regulated environment would be advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity to springboard your career within a successful and growing business where no two days are the same. Along with a competitive salary, hybrid working is available (3 days in the office, 2 from home) plus an excellent benefits package.

For more information, please contact Eithne Sanders at Waddington Brown.