Senior HR Advisor - ER Specialist

Senior HR Advisor – ER Specialist Leeds Hybrid Financial Services Are you an experienced HR Advisor who thrives in the thick of employee relations? Do you enjoy being the go-to expert for managers, resolving issues with confidence, pace and professionalism? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a respected, growing financial organisation, this could be your next move. Why This Role Stands Out You’ll join a high-performing HR team that values expertise, collaboration and genuine partnership with the business. This is a hands-on, operationally focused Senior HR Advisor role — perfect for someone who loves ER, problem-solving and supporting managers through real-time people challenges. This isn’t a project-heavy or strategic HRBP role. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, owning complex cases, and being a trusted advisor day-to-day. You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and play a key role in delivering high-quality, pragmatic HR support across the organisation. Hybrid working gives you the flexibility you need, while still being connected to a supportive HR function that invests in your development. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be the first point of contact for managers across the business, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people matters, including: • Managing complex ER cases end-to-end — disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, attendance and conduct • Applying strong ACAS knowledge, particularly around complex grievance handling • Supporting restructures, organisational change and consultation processes • Coaching managers to build their confidence and capability in handling people issues • Supporting recruitment activity to ensure timely and effective hiring • Leading on key HR processes such as performance reviews, salary reviews and probation management • Delivering inductions, exit interviews and training sessions • Acting as a subject matter expert for the HRIS (ideally Workday), ensuring accurate and timely updates • Mentoring junior HR colleagues and sharing best practice • Using people data and trends to support improvements and decision-making • Providing pragmatic, commercially aware HR advice that supports business goals This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days look the same — ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of operational HR. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who is confident, credible and comfortable working in a dynamic, commercially driven environment. You’ll need: • Proven experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases independently • Strong generalist HR experience across recruitment, performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance • CIPD Level 5 • Excellent working knowledge of employment law • Strong influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement • High levels of resilience, initiative and accountability • Experience using HR systems • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and make effective decisions under pressure Why Apply • A respected financial services organisation with a strong people culture • A supportive HR team that values expertise and continuous development • A role where your ER capability will genuinely make a difference • Hybrid working and a collaborative environment • Opportunities to grow, stretch and develop your HR career