Senior HR Advisor

Suffolk Refugee Support Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EPSalary: 37,454 per annumHours: Full time, 35 hours per weekContract: Permanent subject to a 3-month probation review. Required as soon as possible     Reference: 0915Suffolk Refugee Support is looking for a Senior HR Advisor.The Senior HR Advisor will be our in-house HR professional and lead the day-to-day people function. You will be responsible for the full employment lifecycle, for helping SRS meet its legal and safeguarding obligations as an employer, and for providing confident, well-evidenced advice to the Management Team on employee relations matters.What you will need:a CIPD Associate membership with a Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, or an equivalent degree-level HR qualificationdemonstrable, hands-on experience of managing employee relations casework, including grievance, disciplinary, capability, performance and sickness absenceproven generalist HR experience across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to exitcurrent, applied knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to translate it into practical advice for non-specialistsexperience of drafting, reviewing and implementing HR policies and proceduresexperience of line managing staff and of coaching and supporting other line managers through difficult people mattersunderstanding of safeguarding obligations in relation to staff, including safe recruitment practicesound understanding of data protection as it applies to employee records and HR processes and a proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion, and the resilience to carry that responsibility.For the full list of essential criteria see the recruitment pack.About usSuffolk Refugee Support aims to enable all asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk to live integrated, fulfilled and contributing lives in their new communities. We provide a welcoming environment where clients can access help, advice, support and practical services to be healthy and safe and begin to rebuild their lives. We work with external agencies, community and voluntary sector organisations, health providers and others to enable our clients to access a range of support. We are based in Ipswich, but our services operate increasingly across Suffolk as refugees and asylum seekers are housed across the county.We will offer you:competitive salariescontributory pension scheme – up to 6% Employer contribution in addition to Employee contribution 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus public holidays pro rata).To find out morePlease read the recruitment pack on our website For further information, please call 01473 400785.How to applyPlease visit our website and complete the Application Form, the Equal Monitoring Form, attach your CV and follow steps in the recruitment pack on how to submit application.Closing date: 12 pm, 29 September 2026.Interview date: 13 October 2026.IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGTo apply, please follow the application process detailed above.This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form.The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-08