Senior Hr Advisor

Job Description: Senior HR Adviser (HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Lead) Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire Salary: £39,649 – £42,301 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Office, On-Site & Home Working) Senior HR Adviser – About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Adviser to join a busy, multi-site organisation supporting leaders across multiple academies and central teams. This is a strategic and operational HR Business Partner role with a strong focus on employee relations, employment law, case management, and stakeholder coaching. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload while providing high-quality, legally compliant HR advice to senior leaders and managers. Key Responsibilities – Senior HR Adviser * Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, investigations and capability. * Provide expert advice on UK employment law and HR best practice. * Support organisational change, restructures and consultation processes. * Coach and upskill managers in people management and HR policy. * Build strong working relationships with trade unions and key stakeholders. * Support HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement. * Work across multiple sites (travel required). Essential Experience & Skills To be successful in this Senior HR Adviser role, you will have: * Proven experience as a Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Employee Relations Manager. * Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation. * Experience managing high-volume, complex ER caseloads. * Confidence advising senior leaders and Headteachers. * Excellent communication and influencing skills. * CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or working towards). * Full UK driving licence. Experience within education, public sector, multi-academy trusts, or multi-site organisations is desirable. Benefits * Competitive salary £39,649 – £42,301 * Hybrid working * Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * Generous annual leave entitlement * Employee Assistance Programme * Wellbeing support * Professional development opportunities * Inclusive and supportive working environment Why Join Us? This Senior HR Adviser opportunity offers: * Strategic influence across multiple sites * A varied and autonomous HR role * Exposure to complex employee relations cases * Career progression within a large organisation If you are a proactive HR professional looking for your next Senior HR Adviser or HR Business Partner opportunity in Bristol, apply today. Keywords: Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Employee Relations, Employment Law, CIPD, Education HR, Bristol HR Jobs, Hybrid HR Role, Public Sector HR, Multi-Site HR, HR Casework, Performance Management, Disciplinary, Grievance, Sickness Absence, Organisational Change