Senior HR Advisor

Cipd Hr30; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful HR consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to enhance HR practices that support growth and engagement. The role involves championing company culture, managing HR policies, and supporting managers with performance management. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Benefits include flexible hybrid working, financial wellbeing schemes, and personal development opportunities. This position is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Profit Share

Private medical health insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager in a scaling environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build trust.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed HR practices that support growth and engagement.
• Champion company culture and support initiatives for engagement.
• Manage contractor agreements and extend support to managers.

Skills

Experience in HR management

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organised and proactive

Performance management experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified

Tools

HR systems familiarity

Job description

- **Senior HR Advisor**# Senior HR Advisor£0.00Bristol City Centre, Bristol, England£40000.0 - £45000.0 per annum + Up to £45000 pa + great benefitsFull TimeCIPD Member7 January 2026PermanentEmployment LawProfessional ServicesAdvisor**Your new company** This is a successful business committed to building a strong people foundation that balances cultural integrity with operational excellence. This is an established organisation which has gone from strength to strength, achieving year-on-year growth. This success has led to the requirement to recruit an experienced HR Manager to support the Head of People. This organisation collaborates with Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 clients on transformative projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-growing consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK and internationally. In this role, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, and you will benefit from and contribute to a business with a culture that values innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.**Your new role** In this post, you will help shape and embed HR practices that support growth, engagement, and development across the business. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Head of People to enable managers and employees to thrive. This will include playing a central role in creating scalable HR processes while championing the business culture. You’ll work closely with managers and employees to deliver meaningful outcomes through a focus on: Culture & Engagement: Champion and nurture company culture during rapid growth; support initiatives that enhance engagement and wellbeing. HR Operations & Process: Introduce and maintain scalable HR policies and frameworks; ensure compliance with UK employment law. Manager Support: Act as a trusted advisor on performance management, employee relations, and leadership coaching; manage contractor agreements and extensions. Learning & Development: Coordinate training programs and internal development initiatives; identify skills gaps and support career pathways. Onboarding: Partner with our TA team and Onboarding and HR Coordinator to deliver an exceptional new hire experience. Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate HR data; track metrics such as turnover, engagement, and training effectiveness. **What you'll need to succeed** Someone who brings a mix of experience, curiosity, and collaboration. Proven experience as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager in a scaling, fast-paced environment (ideally a consultancy). Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Ability to balance cultural priorities with structure and process. Effective interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust quickly. Experience in performance management and employee relations. Organised, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously. Familiarity with HR systems and data re porting. Ideally, CIPD Level 5 qualified but not essential.**What you'll get in return** In addition to a competitive salary, supportive and friendly manager and team, you will benefit from:Flexible Hybrid Working – this is an organisation which encourages a healthy mix of office-based and remote working to facilitate a great work/life balance. Realistically, you should expect to be in the office more than not to support you through your induction, build relationships and get to know the business – all of which will enhance your effectiveness in the role.Financial Wellbeing – Profit Share, Electric Car & Cycle to Work Scheme etc, contributory pension scheme with flexible employee salary sacrifice options. Life Insurance – life insurance at 4x your salary, giving you and your loved ones extra peace of mind.Enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus at the end of each successful year. Technical Training and personal development. Monthly Social Club – from surfing to BBQs, once a month there is always something new to try as a team.Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Time Off – this is an organisation which recognises that having a baby is an important and exciting time. Their policies are designed to make those early days as flexible as possible when it comes to juggling work commitments with the demands of a new family.Health and Wellbeing - the wellbeing is of great importance to the business, all employees are entitled to private medical health insurance.**What you need to do now** If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at