Senior HR Advisor - FTC till March 2027

We're supporting a large higher‑education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high‑quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy‑driven environment.Based in Wolverhampton.

Client Details

We're supporting a large higher‑education organisation to recruit a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in delivering high‑quality employee relations and organisational change support across the institution.

This is a hands‑on role, working closely with HR Business Partners and managers to support consultation, restructures, absence management and complex ER casework within a highly governed, policy‑driven environment. Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.

Description

• Supporting organisational change programmes, including consultation meetings and business case development
• Managing a varied ER caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and capability matters
• Advising and coaching managers on the application of HR policies and procedures
• Supporting and advising hearing panels at formal stages
• Proactively managing absence and fixed‑term contract processes
• Supporting redeployment activity and workforce change initiatives
• Contributing to HR policy development and continuous improvement
• Working collaboratively across HR Operations, ER and HRBP teams

Profile

• Proven experience in an HR Adviser
• Strong background in employee relations and organisational change
• Confident coaching and advising managers in complex, sensitive situations
• Comfortable working in a public sector or higher‑education environment
• A pragmatic, resilient and customer‑focused HR professional

Job Offer

• Fixed‑term contract until March 2027
• Salary: £44,746
• Opportunity to support meaningful change within a complex organisation
• Collaborative HR team environment with varied and impactful work
• Based in Wolverhampton on 2 days a week in the office.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys hands‑on ER work and supporting managers through change, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.