Senior HR Advisor (FTC, 12–15 Months)
Salary: £50,000 plus benefits
Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where your expertise truly shapes how people experience their workplace? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation on a fixed-term contract, taking a pivotal position as a Senior HR Advisor.
Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking People Team, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across the business. Your guidance will help uphold excellent people practices, support a positive culture, and ensure HR processes are fair, consistent, and aligned with employment legislation.
What you’ll be doing
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
*Provide clear, pragmatic HR advice to managers and employees, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practice
*Support and lead on a wide range of employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievance, performance, and probation, attending meetings and conducting investigations where required
*Work closely with People Business Partners to deliver high-quality HR support and training across the organisation
*Coordinate short and long-term sickness cases, including Occupational Health referrals and case reviews
*Use people data and MI to identify trends, support retention, and provide insights from onboarding and exit interviews
*Support change programmes and advise on contractual matters during restructures or organisational shifts
*Contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies, processes, and guidance materials
*Champion the organisation’s culture and values through every interaction, helping build an inclusive and high-performing environment
What we’re looking for
You’ll bring:
*Extensive experience working as an ER generalist in a fast-paced, professional environment
*Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and awareness of emerging HR best practice
*Confidence in managing a wide range of ER cases, including note-taking and offering on-the-spot advice in meetings
*The ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively and deliver commercially minded HR solutions
*A collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel occasionally between offices when needed
*CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience), which is desirable rather than essential
Why this opportunity stands out
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle while working with a supportive, knowledgeable People Team. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities, contribute to key initiatives, and help shape a culture grounded in fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
If you’re an HR professional who thrives on responsibility, credibility, and variety, this fixed-term contract could be an outstanding next step so get in touch.