Job Title: Senior HR Advisor

Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Regional HR Business Partner
Responsible to: Head of People & Culture
Location: Hybrid (Office/Remote)

Position Purpose

The Senior HR Advisor serves as the operational backbone of the regional HR function, providing comprehensive, end-to-end HR management and high-quality advisory support. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role bridges strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Employee Relations

Employee Lifecycle Management: Own the end-to-end employee journey, including drafting employment offers, coordinating onboarding, tracking probations, and managing offboarding.
Employee Relations (ER): Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and staff on ER matters. Provide pragmatic advice on performance, absence, grievances, and disciplinary procedures in line with local best practices.
Payroll Preparation: Manage data collection and accuracy for monthly payroll cycles, tracking variables like overtime, unpaid leave, and salary adjustments.
Policy & Compliance: Maintain and update regional HR policies and employee handbooks, ensuring strict alignment with evolving employment legislation and data protection standards.

2. HR Systems Management & Analytics

HRIS Administration: Serve as the local gatekeeper and super-user for the global HRIS system, ensuring all personnel files, organizational changes, and data points are accurate.
System Workflows: Manage system permissions, process data updates, and build operational reports or workflows.
Data & Analytics: Leverage systems data to generate insightful HR metrics (attrition, headcount, absence trends) to support regional leadership.

3. Health, Safety & Governance

H&S Collaboration: Support health and safety functions by championing safe working environments and agreed codes of practice.
Governance & Values: Uphold corporate governance, risk frameworks, and promote core company values.

Experience Required

Established HR Background: Proven dedicated HR experience within a fast-paced environment, currently operating at an Advisor or Senior Advisor level.
Employment Law Fluency: Solid, hands-on experience handling employee relations casework independently and interpreting employment legislation.
Payroll Coordination: Direct experience preparing and cross-checking monthly payroll data.
Systems Expertise: Proven track record of managing global HRIS platforms and business systems.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications: CIPD qualified (Level 5 preferred) or a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a business-related discipline.
Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in HR data structures, reporting workflows, and Excel.
Communication: Exceptional advisory skills, with the ability to influence managers constructively and build instant credibility.
Organizational Agility: Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and the ability to prioritize fluid operational demands.

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