Senior Human Resources Advisor

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

Senior HR Advisor

Crewe (Hybrid – 3 days onsite 2 days remote)

12 Month Contract – possible extension


Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a dynamic role with a prestigious global brand? In collaboration with Adecco, Bentley Motors, one of the most esteemed names in the motor industry, is looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join their team in Crewe on a 12-month contract. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a world-leading company while furthering your HR career in a hybrid working environment.


The Role:

The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for delivering a professional HR service across the organisation, supporting line managers in implementing policies and procedures that align with Bentley Motors' People Strategy and Business Objectives. The role requires working independently within a team of Senior HR Advisors, focusing on digitalisation, change management, and proactive communication to upskill line managers and address people-related issues effectively.


Key Role and Daily Tasks

  • Advise recruiting managers on offer proposals for external and internal candidates, ensuring adherence to reward and benefits guidelines.
  • Manage complex employee relations cases, including dismissal and employment tribunal claims, using problem-solving skills and legislation knowledge.
  • Ensure fair and consistent management of absence, flexible working requests, performance management, grievance, and disciplinary processes.
  • Coach managers on policy best practises and the implications of non-compliance.
  • Collaborate with the HR Business Partner to support the people consequences of organisational change initiatives.
  • Analyse people data to identify trends and implement process improvements, creating line manager communications to address themes.
  • Collaborate with Finance on headcount forecasting and reporting.
  • Build manager capability in effective people management through advice, guidance, and coaching.
  • Produce proactive and engaging manager communications to upskill the people manager population.
  • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
  • Act as a key knowledge holder, facilitating the transfer of learning to others and representing the company at different forums.


Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven track record in a fast-moving generalist HR operational role.
  • Experience managing complex employee relations cases and tribunal preparations.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Experience coaching line managers.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and passionate about HR delivery and digitalization.
  • Experience in project management and implementation.
  • Thorough knowledge of current UK employment legislation.
  • Competent in reporting, interpreting, and presenting KPIs/data.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Degree qualified or equivalent.
  • Post graduate CIPD diploma (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) essential.


Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.


Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.



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