Local Government South East
Senior HR Advisor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior HR Advisor
Location: Eastleigh
Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £48,139 (Band 9) per year
Closes: 15 July 2026
About Us
Website: Eastleigh Borough Council
The Role
At Eastleigh Borough Council, we are dedicated to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses, and visitors to Eastleigh. We are committed to creating sustainable and healthy communities and increasing employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. Our HR team is proactive in supporting colleagues across the Council and creating an environment that empowers all staff to achieve corporate and personal goals. We are looking for a motivated, innovative, and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Provision of specialist HR advice to managers on a wide range of complex HR issues
- Managing complex HR cases relating to discipline, grievance, performance, etc., and providing advice, support, and guidance to HR Advisors with their caseload
- Researching and designing fit-for-purpose HR policies, systems, processes, and procedures
- Taking responsibility for a number of key HR projects within but not limited to the People Strategy action plan, working closely with the HR team and other colleagues
- Actively representing HR on various Council working parties and project groups
- Designing and delivering training to line managers on HR issues
- Supporting the Council in the delivery of organisational change and TUPE requirements
- Proactively monitoring developments within HR best practice/employment law, analyzing their potential impact, and identifying where change may be necessary
- Overseeing the management of the advisors/administrators ensuring compliance and effective development is in place
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
This position is ideal for an experienced Senior HR professional who is capable of working on their own initiative on a wide range of HR projects as well as supporting with ongoing casework. Bringing knowledge, passion, and innovation to the role, you will be able to quickly assimilate information, build effective working relationships, and be very organized with excellent attention to detail. You must have a thorough understanding of employment law and have relevant experience of managing complex employee relation cases. You will be creative and proactive to be able to work effectively with a range of different stakeholders: managers, internal communications, trade unions, and the wider Council teams.
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives
- Approachable and able to coach others, no matter their confidence and ability
- CIPD qualified/a member of the CIPD with relevant senior HR experience, preferably in a unionised environment
- Public sector experience would also be an advantage
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave increasing after 5 years of service
- Hybrid working arrangements (minimum requirement to attend the office 2/3 days a week)
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements)
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 30% off Full Membership at Places Leisure, Eastleigh
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Excellent working environment
Application
If you have the skills, experience, and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sukhi Aujla by email sukhi.aujla@eastleigh.gov.uk.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Interview Date: 21 July 2026
To apply for this job, please visit jobs.eastleigh.gov.uk.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills