Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™
Senior Human Resources Advisor
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Salary £40,000 DOE | Full Time | Exeter
Our client is a well-established, customer-focused business based in Exeter. As the HR function continues to grow in line with the wider business, they are looking to appoint a Senior HR Advisor to provide expert guidance on employee relations and to support the ongoing development of HR strategy, policy, and systems.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional ready to take on more responsibility. You will support and mentor the HR Advisor and wider HR team, deputising in the absence of the HR and Payroll Supervisor and HR Manager, while managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters. Working closely with managers across the business, you will provide practical, solutions-focused advice and play a key role in shaping HR policy, systems, and wellbeing initiatives.
Responsibilities for the Senior HR Advisor:
- Mentor and support the HR Advisor and wider HR team, deputising in the absence of the HR and Payroll Supervisor and/or HR Manager
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and coaching to managers on employee relations casework and the practical impact of employment law
- Support restructuring and change management initiatives across the business
- Drive the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
- Support the continued development of HR systems, including management reporting and data analysis
- Take the lead on varied HR projects, supporting successful delivery of the wider HR strategy
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Requirements for the Senior HR Advisor:
- Proven experience operating at HR Advisor level, ideally within a changing or fast-moving environment
- Strong knowledge of employee relations case management and current employment law
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to coach and support colleagues at all levels
- A high level of computer and HR systems literacy
- An accurate, organised, and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Full-time role based at a modern Exeter head office
- The opportunity to develop your HR career, taking on mentoring and deputising responsibilities within a growing team
- Involvement in varied, strategic HR projects across the business
If you are an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step into a broader, more strategic role, we would love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Charlotte Coke
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