Senior HR Assistant

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior HR Assistant to join a busy and supportive HR team, providing practical, hands-on advice to managers across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the Employee Relations side of HR and is confident managing their own caseload in a fast-paced environment.

The role will include:

• Managing a varied ER caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters
• Coaching and advising managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Supporting investigations, hearings and other formal HR processes
• Managing both short and long-term absence cases
• Providing advice on performance management and employee wellbeing
• Supporting organisational change, consultation and other HR projects
• Ensuring HR policies and processes are applied fairly and consistently
• Working closely with managers to resolve issues at an early stage
• Supporting wider HR initiatives across the business

The Person

We’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar generalist HR role
• Strong hands-on Employee Relations experience
• Confidence managing ER cases from initial advice through to conclusion
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law
• A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence managers
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
• CIPD qualification or working towards this would be beneficial

Next Steps

Please contact jo.platt@nigelwright.com for further details.