Senior HR Advisor - ER Specialist
26 days ago
Leeds
Senior HR Advisor – ER Specialist \n Leeds \n Hybrid \n Financial Services \n Are you an experienced HR Advisor who thrives in the thick of employee relations? Do you enjoy being the go-to expert for managers, resolving issues with confidence, pace and professionalism? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a respected, growing financial organisation, this could be your next move. \n Why This Role Stands Out \n You’ll join a high-performing HR team that values expertise, collaboration and genuine partnership with the business. This is a hands-on, operationally focused Senior HR Advisor role — perfect for someone who loves ER, problem-solving and supporting managers through real-time people challenges. \n This isn’t a project-heavy or strategic HRBP role. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, owning complex cases, and being a trusted advisor day-to-day. You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and play a key role in delivering high-quality, pragmatic HR support across the organisation. \n Hybrid working gives you the flexibility you need, while still being connected to a supportive HR function that invests in your development. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n You’ll be the first point of contact for managers across the business, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people matters, including: \n\n • Managing complex ER cases end-to-end — disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, attendance and conduct\n, • Applying strong ACAS knowledge, particularly around complex grievance handling\n, • Supporting restructures, organisational change and consultation processes\n, • Coaching managers to build their confidence and capability in handling people issues\n, • Supporting recruitment activity to ensure timely and effective hiring\n, • Leading on key HR processes such as performance reviews, salary reviews and probation management\n, • Delivering inductions, exit interviews and training sessions\n, • Acting as a subject matter expert for the HRIS (ideally Workday), ensuring accurate and timely updates\n, • Mentoring junior HR colleagues and sharing best practice\n, • Using people data and trends to support improvements and decision-making\n, • Providing pragmatic, commercially aware HR advice that supports business goals\n\n This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days look the same — ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of operational HR. \n What You’ll Bring \n We’re looking for someone who is confident, credible and comfortable working in a dynamic, commercially driven environment. You’ll need: \n\n • Proven experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases independently\n, • Strong generalist HR experience across recruitment, performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance\n, • CIPD Level 5\n, • Excellent working knowledge of employment law\n, • Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills\n, • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels\n, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement\n, • High levels of resilience, initiative and accountability\n, • Experience using HR systems\n, • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and make effective decisions under pressure\n\n Why Apply \n\n • A respected financial services organisation with a strong people culture\n, • A supportive HR team that values expertise and continuous development\n, • A role where your ER capability will genuinely make a difference\n, • Hybrid working and a collaborative environment\n, • Opportunities to grow, stretch and develop your HR career\n\n