Senior HR Advisor

Why choose us?  

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. 

 We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 

 What's the role? 

The Senior HR Advisor provides high‑quality, proactive HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation. Working alongside the Business leadership team and acting as a trusted advisor, the role focuses on complex employee relations casework, policy implementation, and supporting organisational change, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best HR practice.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as a first point of contact for the Business unit leadership team, managers on HR policies, procedures, and people-related queries
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Lead on complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and capability issues
• Manage recruitment for the Business unit with coaching managers, drafting job descriptions and conducting interviews 
• Interpret and apply employment legislation and internal policies accurately
• Support audits and ensure HR practices meet legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead the administration, training and completion of the performance management (PDR) process.
• Conduct talent reviews (up to job level 4) with support from the HRD.
• Line manage the HR Administrator/Advisor, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development to ensure an efficient and customer‑focused HR service.

What are we looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 essential
• CIPD Level 7 desirable or working towards
• Significant experience in an HR advisory or generalist role
• Experience of HR software and systems (e.g., Sage HR) and track record of maintaining accurate data
• Previously worked within a unionised environment
• Strong employee relations expertise with the ability to manage complex cases independently 
• High level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail
• Approachable and trustworthy

What's in it for you?   

• Competitive salary 
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
•  Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
•  Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
•  24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
•  GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
•  BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
•  Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
•  Bike2work scheme 
•  Long Service Awards 
•  Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.