Senior HR Advisor – FTC

Retirement Villages Group Ltd

. Independently manage a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence, medical capability and performance issues .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex Employee Relations cases and advising on UK employment law, while effectively utilizing Workday for HR processes and supporting organizational change initiatives.

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Workday HRIS ExperienceEmployee Relations Case ManagementUK Employment Law KnowledgeHR Policy Drafting and EmbeddingCIPD Level 5 Qualification

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations ManagementHR Policy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementRecruitment and OnboardingData Analysis and Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCoaching and AdvisingAttention to DetailPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 QualificationFull Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

UK Employment LawHR Best PracticeOrganizational ChangeWorkforce PlanningEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence, medical capability and performance issues
Advise and coach managers on UK employment law, HR policies and best practice
Support organisational change, consultations, workforce planning and changes to organisational design
Act as a key Workday user, supporting managers and employees with day-to-day processes and troubleshooting system issues
Manage employee lifecycle activity within Workday, including contractual changes, working patterns, probation outcomes and leavers
Help managers use Workday accurately and confidently, including guidance and training
Support performance management, probation and employee development
Draft, review and embed HR policies and supporting documentation
Support recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment processes
Use HR data and reporting to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Work with managers across locations, building relationships and providing practical HR support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on Workday HRIS experience – essential
Significant experience independently managing complex and high-volume Employee Relations casework – essential
Strong experience at HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor level, ideally supporting multiple locations
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confidence advising and coaching managers through challenging and sensitive people matters
Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, investigation, absence, capability and performance processes
Experience drafting, updating and embedding HR policies and processes
Strong systems skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence to influence at different levels
CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent highly desirable
Full driving licence
Access to own car

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 month fixed-term contract
Hybrid working arrangement
Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.30pm
37.5 hours per week