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Senior HR Advisor Aylesbury Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 dependant on experience Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day remote per week) Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Westfield Health 5% employer pension contribution (matched) We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our client in Aylesbury. They are an established engineering business with a strong heritage and ambitious plans for expansion. This is a pivotal role working closely with the Head of HR where you'll act as a trusted number two, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and freeing up their strategic capacity at senior level. The company is going through an exciting period of transformation, with a goal to double in size through organic growth and acquisitions. With a current headcount of 110+ and a diverse workforce across engineering, corporate, and manufacturing functions, the people agenda is both complex and rewarding. You'll be the key link between operational HR delivery and strategic goals, with a remit that spans employee relations, recruitment, policy development, and line manager capability building. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely make your mark and shape HR practices in a business where HR is truly valued by senior leadership. Senior HR Advisor - About the role Acting as the go-to HR contact for operational matters, escalating appropriately to the Head of HR Providing practical and confident guidance to managers on employee relations, performance, absence, and policy interpretation Leading end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles (from engineering to professional functions) Supporting the development of HR policies, procedures, and documentation Coaching and upskilling managers in effective people management Contributing to HR project work, including workforce planning and organisational change initiatives Senior HR Advisor - About you Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with changing priorities and operational pressures Able to manage end-to-end recruitment, ER casework, and policy development independently Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and advise managers at all levels Experience in a manufacturing or complex, busy environment would be beneficial CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred Comfortable using Excel and internal systems This is a rare opportunity to step into a key HR role where you'll be trusted, valued, and empowered to make real change. You'll be joining at a critical point in the company's growth journey - with exciting projects and transformation on the horizon. If you're looking to take on more responsibility, shape the future of HR in a growing organisation, and work closely with a strategic HR leader, this could be the perfect move. For more information, please contact Jacqui Wall on (phone number removed) About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

We are currently partnering with a UK Combined Authority, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor to join their Human Resources team on a 6-month temporary basis . Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, this role will form an integral part of the HR function, delivering a broad range of HR services across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with managers to provide expert advice on HR policies and procedures, and will support the HR Business Partners and wider HR leadership team in delivering corporate priorities. This is a full-time position offering up to £26.95 per hour on a temporary basis, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm , with 2-3 days per week in the office . Duties will include (but are not limited to): Acting as the lead for HR casework in the service area, serving as the first point of contact for all HR queries from managers seeking advice and support Providing advice, guidance, and support to managers on disciplinary and grievance investigations, performance improvement and capability issues, absence management, probation periods, fixed-term contract management, and other employee relations matters Managing colleague lifecycle processes, including onboarding, payroll, flexible working arrangements, and leavers Supporting HR Business Partners with complex change management cases or casework as required Driving improvements across the generalist HR function under the direction of the HR Operations Manager, including creating, reviewing, and updating policies, ensuring documentation is fit for purpose, and communicating changes effectively Collating and interpreting quantitative and qualitative staffing data to monitor workforce trends and HR operational efficiency Leading on key HR projects, including initiatives linked to the People and Culture Improvement Programme Delivering training programmes to address corporate and directorate needs Assisting with queries received via the central HR inbox Collaborating with stakeholders through regular one-to-one meetings with line managers and senior managers, providing innovative and practical HR solutions to enable timely, well-informed decisions in line with policies and procedures Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law and updating the wider HR team and internal policies/procedures in response to case law or legislative changes Experience required: Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on the implementation of policies and procedures Designing and implementing processes and associated guidance at an organisational level Managing and delivering successful HR projects, including monitoring and evaluation Analysing HR and organisational data to make informed recommendations Using HR systems effectively to support HR operations Skills, knowledge and expertise required: CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification/experience Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices Ability to provide consistent HR advice to managers at various levels, with a proven track record in coaching and developing their capabilities Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels Desirable: Experience with iTrent and/or working within local authority or local government environments Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working 2/3 day WFH Working hours : 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.