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.