Senior HR Advisor

Why choose us? BRUSH Groupprovides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What'sthe role?* The Senior HR Advisor delivers proactive, practical HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation. Working alongside the business leadership team as a trusted advisor, the role manages complex employee relations cases, implements HR policies and supports organisational change, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment for the business unit, coaching hiring managers, preparing job descriptions and conducting interviews.
• Advise managers on probation concerns and support the probation extension process.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation and internal policies accurately.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across the organisation.
• Coordinate the performance management (PDR) process, leading administration and training and ensuring completion.
• Conduct talent reviews with support from the HRD.
• Identify training and development needs through talent reviews and support the coordination and completion of relevant training.
• Maintain accurate HR records and case documentation.
• Analyse HR data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working.
• Line manage the HR Administrator/Advisor, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development to ensure an efficient and customer-focused HR service.

What are we looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 essential
• CIPD Level 7, or working towards it, desirable
• Strong employee relations expertise with the ability to manage complex cases independently
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confident in advising and challenging managers at all levels
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Previously worked within a unionised environment.
• Significant experience in an HR advisory or generalist role;
• Proven track record of managing complex employee relations issues and performance management processes;
• Experience of supporting managers in a fast-paced and varied environment;
• Experience using HR software and systems, such as Sage HR, with a track record of maintaining accurate data;

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure. /p