Interim Senior HR Advisor

A well-established Multi Site organisation is seeking a skilled interim Senior HR Advisor to join their team until the end of year. Based at their Head Office in Portsmouth, the organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking environment committed to excellence. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to contribute to ongoing employee relations and HR systems improvements within a sector known for its positive influence on communities. What will the Senior HR Advisor role involve? Providing expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures, to ensure fair and consistent management practices across the group Supporting staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies that enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing Collaborating with managers to improve HR processes, offering practical and professional advice rooted in current best practices Supporting HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the Trust’s educational environment Suitable Candidate for the Senior HR Advisor vacancy: CIPD Level 5–7 qualified with proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site business Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and absence management Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, professional HR advice to diverse stakeholder groups Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly within a busy, multi-site organisation and to travel when required Proactive with a solution-oriented approach and a desire to support organisational development Additional benefits and information for Senior HR Advisor: Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience. Onsite parking Travel expenses reimbursed for site visits  Opportunity to work within a respected organisation during a key period of development Flexible working considerations, including the possibility of a four-day week Office based CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received