Oakleaf Partnership
Senior HR Advisor 4-month FTC
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Senior HR Advisor (FTC - 4 Months)
Location: Paddington, London (4 days per week onsite)
Travel: Required once a month/as required to Liverpool and West Drayton sites
Contract: Fixed-Term (4 months)
Reporting to: HR Director
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor for a 3-6-month fixed term contract, primarily based in Paddington. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations.
You will take ownership of a range of complex ER cases, managing them end-to-end while ensuring best practice, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of Employee Relations cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and workplace investigations
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on ER issues, ensuring consistency and alignment with company policy and employment law
- Lead and support complex and sensitive cases, including investigations and hearings
- Ensure all ER cases are handled in a fair, timely, and legally compliant manner
- Coach and mentor a HR Advisor (Peterborough-based), developing their capability in ER case management and stakeholder engagement
- Support line managers in building confidence and capability in handling people matters
- Maintain accurate documentation and case records, producing reports and insights where required
- Identify trends in ER activity and provide recommendations to mitigate risk and improve practices
- Collaborate with wider HR teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality HR service
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Key Requirements
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- Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or similar role within a fast-paced environment
- Strong Employee Relations expertise, with demonstrable experience managing complex cases independently
- Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, or developing junior HR colleagues
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach
Working Pattern
- 4 days per week onsite in Paddington (London), travel to Liverpool and West Drayton required (once a month/as required)
- Occasional flexibility to support remote stakeholders, including the HR Advisor in Peterborough
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