Senior HR Advisor Hybrid

We're looking for a Senior HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves variety. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for managers, driving best practice and supporting key initiatives that shape our culture and employee experience.

Copyford Ltd is the parent company for the following:
Spa Nursing Home Group Ltd, Moveford NI and ROI Ltd trading as KFC, Somerton Homes, Town and Country Care Homes Ltd.

From advising on complex HR matters to leading projects that boost engagement and performance. If you are proactive, people-focused, and passionate about delivering results, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas matter.

A full UK driving licence is required as the role involves travel throughout the NI and Ireland.

Location: 18 Orby Link, Belfast - Hybrid

Hours Per Week: Monday Friday 9am-4pm

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Benefits: Up to 28 days paid annual leave, Private Health Care Scheme

The Senior HR Advisor will:

• Partner with the HR leadership team to deliver HR objectives and support business priorities.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and coaching to managers on HR matters including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, and redundancy, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Deliver induction, People Management Training and HR clinics for employees across all roles and regions, promoting company values, vision, and expectations
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, processes, and systems, sharing knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and analyse HR metrics and performance data, including recruitment, turnover, training, absence, and employee surveys, to inform decision‑making.
• Produce and maintain weekly HR reports for management.
• Support HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance management, absence management, reward and recognition, organisational change
• Undertake additional HR‑related activities as required to support the business.
• Deputise for the HR Manager in their absence.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

• Demonstrate significant experience in a similar HR advisory role within the last 3 years.
• Degree‑level qualification in HRM or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Knowledge of ROI employment legislation.
• Proven ability to advise and influence managers on complex HR issues.
• Experience of supporting organisational change and promoting positive behaviours.
• Skilled in managing HR processes and delivering to deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and report on HR data and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capability.
• Proficient IT skills.

• CIPD qualified level 5.
• Practical experience with TUPE processes and legislation.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as RQIA, NISCC and NMC

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants.

The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI.

Spa Nursing Home Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We wholeheartedly support Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

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