Senior HR Advisor - 13?Month Fixed Term Contract

  • Aspire Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Mar 17, 2026
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Senior HR Advisor 13 Month Fixed Term Contract
Contract type: Fixed term, full time
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum
Location: Manchester City Centre

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Senior HR Advisor role where you ll shape people strategies, influence organisational development, and support managers across a diverse and fast paced environment.
In this role, you ll work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to deliver strategic HR interventions that drive performance, engagement, and positive change.

What You ll Be Doing
Deliver a tailored HR service to designated business areas, supporting bespoke people plans and strategic initiatives.
Lead and implement HR projects aligned with organisational goals.
Analyse HR data, identify trends, and recommend targeted solutions.
Support organisational development and guide managers through complex employee relations matters.
Mentor and develop HR Advisors to help them reach their full potential.
Build strong, trusted relationships with managers at all levels.
Lead and support business change projects in partnership with HR Business Partners.
Provide coaching and training to line managers on performance, capability, conflict resolution, and absence management.
Maintain accurate HR records and produce reports as required.

About You
Highly organised with excellent planning and administrative skills.
Solutions focused and able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Detail?driven with a commitment to accuracy.
Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast moving environment.
Professional, confident, and able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

Skills & Qualifications
CIPD qualified (Chartered or Graduate) or working towards.
At least three years recent experience as a Senior HR Advisor with broad generalist exposure.
Proven experience leading organisational development and/or business change initiatives.
Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.
All examples provided in your application must be honest, accurate, and based on your real experience.
Safeguarding is a priority, and all appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check.
A guaranteed interview scheme is available for applicants who meet the essential criteria and identify as having a disability or being from a diverse ethnic community.
Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
The organisation supports the Ban the Box campaign, removing conviction related questions from the initial application stage.
Flexible and agile working options may be available and can be discussed during the interview process.

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