Senior HR Advisor

The Beauty Tech Group (CurrentBody, ZIIP, Tria)

. Provide practical, commercially focused HR advice and guidance to managers and employees .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK Employment Law and HR Best Practices, providing practical HR advice and guidance while managing complex employee relations matters. Capable of overseeing HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with workplace regulations.

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UK Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations ManagementHR Advisory ExperienceSupervision and Team SupportHR Documentation Preparation

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsGrievance ManagementDisciplinary ProceduresPerformance ManagementAbsence ManagementHR ReportingContract PreparationPolicy ApplicationHealth and Safety ComplianceTraining Support

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSound JudgementOrganisational SkillsPrioritisation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Qualification

Industry Keywords

HR Best PracticeEmployee TrainingOffice AdministrationFacilities Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical, commercially focused HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
Lead complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, performance and complex absence cases
Ensure employee relations cases are handled fairly, consistently and in line with policy and legislation
Support investigations and prepare documentation, letters and meeting materials
Escalate high-risk cases to the external employment-law adviser when needed
Maintain accurate employee relations records and ensure actions are followed through
Oversee day-to-day HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding and absence management
Prepare and review contracts, letters and other HR documentation
Maintain accurate HR records and systems
Assist with HR reporting and communicate and apply HR policies and procedures consistently
Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice
Supervise, guide and support the HR Assistant
Allocate and prioritise the HR Assistant's work
Review work, provide feedback and coaching, and support development
Act as the first escalation point for complex employee or manager queries
Support internal training and development activities
Support HR and workplace compliance, including health and fire safety administration
Provide supportive assistance with office and facilities activities, including supplies, suppliers and general office administration
Report to the CFO/COO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in a HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability and absence
Confidence providing HR advice to managers
Sound judgement on sensitive or confidential matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Experience supporting or supervising a more junior team member
Nice to have: CIPD qualification
Nice to have: experience in a small or standalone HR function working with external employment-law advisers
Nice to have: experience supporting health & safety, office/facilities, or employee training

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday (increasing with service) + Holiday Buy scheme
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Work from home every Wednesday
Onsite café, gym and free parking
Staff discounts across CurrentBody Skin, ZIIP Beauty, and Tria Laser
Subsidised travel, Cycle to Work, and EV/tech schemes
Supported studies
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family leave
Social events
Office brunches
Career development opportunities