We’re looking for experienced HR Advisers and Senior HR Advisers to join our proactive HR & Organisational Development team.

In this role, you’ll deliver a high-quality, generalist HR advisory service, supporting managers across the organisation. You’ll play a key part in driving organisational effectiveness, improving employee relations, and delivering impactful HR solutions aligned to our People Strategy.

Senior HR Advisers will also operate at a more strategic level, advising senior leaders and contributing to corporate HR initiatives.

Contract: Until Aug 2026 with a potential extension

Location: Reading, RG1

Working Hours: Full time Monday to Friday

Hybrid: 80% hybrid

Payrate: £35 p/h up to £42 p/h

What you’ll be doing

• Providing expert HR advice on a wide range of issues including:
• Employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
• Organisational change, restructuring & redundancy (including TUPE)
• Performance, absence, and wellbeing management
• Supporting managers through complex cases, investigations and hearings
• Contributing to HR policy development and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders
• Delivering training, coaching and guidance on HR best practice
• Working with Trade Unions to support positive employee relations
• Using data and insights to inform decision-making and improve services

At Senior level, you will also:

• Advise senior leaders and attend management forums
• Lead projects and key HR initiatives
• Support organisational change and strategic workforce priorities
• Influence decision-making using HR data and insights

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Proven HR experience within a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Qualifications:

• HR Adviser: CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Senior HR Adviser: CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience)