Senior HR Advisor - FTC till April 2027

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.

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 April 2027
Salary: £41,046
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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed