Senior HR Advisor – (ER)
JOB_53475774730910Job type
PermanentLocation
Fareham, HampshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Er / IrIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£32000 - 35677
Senior HR Advisor (Employer Relations) to join a supportive not-for-profit charity in Fareham, Hampshire
Your New Company
An opportunity to join a values-driven charity making a real difference to supporting vulnerable people across the South of England. As an inclusive employer, committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and creating a culture where everyone matters.
Your New Role
As Senior HR Advisor (Employee Relations), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our people strategy. Acting as the senior operational expert under the HR Manager, you’ll lead on complex employee relations matters, performance management, absence cases, and staff welfare. You’ll also:
- Provide strategic and day-to-day HR advice to managers across the organisation on all aspects of employer relations and HR advice.
- Lead and develop a small HR team, supporting their growth and wellbeing
- Drive improvements in HR processes and systems
- Stay ahead of employment law and sector trends, ensuring compliance and best practice
- Champion initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and engagement
- Support the review and enhancement of employee benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation where your voice and expertise will be valued.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
We’re looking for a confident and compassionate HR professional who can balance empathy with sound judgement. You will have:
- At least 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, with strong ER expertise across grievance, disciplinary, investigations, absence, sickness, performance,
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Ideally - Experience managing or mentoring HR team members
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong decision-making ability in complex and sensitive situations
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office tools
You’ll thrive in a collaborative, values-led environment and be passionate about supporting people and driving positive change.
What You’ll Get in Return
- A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace
- Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Pension with life cover
- Generous holiday allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted shopping vouchers, days out, and holiday offers
- Recruitment referral scheme
- “Extra Mile” awards for outstanding contributions
- Health & Wellbeing
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling
- Access to counselling psychologists via the in-house Psychology Service
- Mental Health First Aid training and provision
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every day
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior HR Advisor – (ER)JOB_534757747309102025-10-032026-01-01
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