Senior HR Advisor
37 hours a week
Band 9 - Starting salary £48,139 per annum (this doesn’t include the NJC pay increase which is still to be agreed)
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. The HR team are very proactive in supporting colleagues across the Council and creating an environment which empowers all staff to achieve corporate and personal goals. To help us achieve our ambitious People Strategy, we are looking for a motivated, innovative and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team.
So, if you have comprehensive HR advisory experience at senior level, are looking for a challenge and you want to be part of a team that really does make a difference to people’s lives, then this opportunity is for you.
The role
We are looking for a self-starter with significant senior level HR experience and experience with managing a small team. This is a truly generalist role, where the main focus is providing strong support to managers and staff across all our service areas. In this interesting and varied role, you will work closely with the Head of HR in assisting with the development and implementation of key HR strategies. This role includes complex employee relations case resolution, statutory compliance, business support and ownership of key projects that deliver organisational and corporate objectives. This is a fantastic chance to achieve exposure to areas of HR that you may have never managed to work in before, but always been interested in.
Your activities will include:
Provision of specialist HR advice to managers on a wide range of complex HR issues
Managing complex HR cases relating to discipline, grievance, performance etc and providing advice, support and guidance to HR Advisors with their caseload
Researching and designing fit for purpose HR policies, systems, processes and procedures
Taking responsibility for a number of key HR projects within but not limited to the People Strategy action plan, working closely with the HR team and other colleagues
Actively representing HR on various Council working parties and project groups
Designing and delivering training to line managers on HR issues
Supporting the Council in the delivery of organisational change and TUPE requirements
Proactively monitoring developments within HR best practice/employment law, analysing their potential impact and identifying where change may be necessary
Oversee the management of the advisors /or administrators ensuring compliance and effective development is in place.
We are a small, busy and friendly team and you will need to be a self-starter, resilient, adaptable and enjoy being “hands on”. If you can learn processes quickly, work diligently and deliver great customer service then we can offer you a great opportunity to enhance your skills and experience.
About you
This position is ideal for an experienced Senior HR professional who is capable of working on their own initiative on a wide range of HR projects as well as supporting with ongoing casework. Bringing knowledge, passion and innovation to the role, you will be able to quickly assimilate information, build effective working relationships and be very organised with excellent attention to detail. You must have a thorough understanding of employment law and have relevant experience of managing complex employee relation cases. You will be creative and proactive to be able to work effectively with a range of different stakeholders: managers, internal communications, trade unions and the wider Council teams.
You will need strong IT skills and excellent communication skills, together with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives. Being approachable and an ability to coach others, no matter their confidence and ability, is an important requirement. You will be CIPD qualified/a member of the CIPD with relevant senior HR experience preferably in a unionised environment. Public sector experience would also be an advantage.
About us:
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our benefits include:
26 days annual leave increasing after 5 years service
Hybrid working arrangements (subject to business needs- minimum requirement to attend the office 2/3 days a week)
Ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements)
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
Excellent working environment
If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Sukhi Aujla by email
[email protected]
Previous applicants need not apply.
Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Interview Date: 21 July 2026
