Senior HR Advisor

Speedy Freight

. Manage employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct and probation matters .

Posted 10/5/2026contractKnutsford • United KingdomSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee relations cases, providing practical advice on UK employment law, and supporting HR projects. Capable of coaching managers and analyzing ER data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Advisory ExperienceUK Employment Law KnowledgeCoaching And Influencing SkillsStrong Written And Verbal CommunicationCIPD Level 5 Or Above

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations ManagementHR Policy DevelopmentData AnalysisCase ManagementInvestigation Support

Soft Skills

JudgementOrganizational SkillsPragmatic Problem SolvingCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Or AboveFull Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

FranchiseLogisticsTransportDistributionFast-Paced Operational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct and probation matters
Coach and challenge managers to take ownership of people issues and handle them confidently
Support formal meetings, investigations and appeals
Provide practical advice on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice
Review investigation plans, correspondence and outcome documentation for accuracy, consistency and appropriateness
Build relationships with managers, operational teams and franchisees across the network
Identify potential people risks early and escalate when necessary
Analyze ER data and trends to identify recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities
Support HR projects, process improvements and development of the People Services model
Manage an independent caseload and contribute as part of a small People Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist, with experience managing ER cases through to resolution
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confidence coaching, challenging and influencing managers at different levels
Excellent judgement and organisation, with the ability to prioritise a busy caseload and manage sensitive or high-risk matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear and accurate HR documentation
Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and ability to identify when escalation is needed
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small People Team
Confidence using HR systems, Microsoft Office and HR data
Experience in franchise, logistics, transport, distribution, sales or another fast-paced operational environment would be advantageous
Experience supporting a geographically dispersed or networked workforce would be advantageous
Experience balancing commercial priorities, employee experience and employment risk would be advantageous
CIPD Level 5 or above and a full driving licence are stated as desirable/required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real relationships with managers, operational teams and franchisees, with advice directly influencing people matters across the business
Opportunity to make your mark and improve how the business supports its people
Opportunity to help managers become better at managing people