Senior HR Advisor

Job Title: Senior HR Advisor

Location : Hybrid. Expectation is 2 days per week in an FI centre.

Reports to : Head of HR Business Partnering

Contract type: Permanent

ABOUT US

Founded in 2007 First Intuition (FI) is an award-winning, UK-based provider of predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships. We currently have ~ 500 staff based across 15 physical locations and remotely, but we continue to grow rapidly. In April 2023, we secured investment from the private equity firm Apiary Capital who continue to support us in our growth plans, including acquisitions of six First Intuition franchises over the past two years.

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. This approach has led to First Intuition being awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.

We consider ourselves a national provider with locally held relationships. This enables us to deliver student focussed programmes and build strong relationships with all of our clients, big or small. With a talented team we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional growth and were voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

To find out more about First intuition please check out our website here: and our Careers Page here: to find out about who we are, and learn about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor to join our growing People team. This is a key role providing expert HR advice, guidance, and support across a wide range of employee relations, organisational development, and HR operational matters. Working closely with leaders and line managers, you will ensure HR practices are aligned with business objectives and help drive a high-performance, inclusive culture.

The ideal candidate will have solid generalist HR experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management).
• Coach and support line managers on people management practices and capability development.

HR Strategy & Projects

Support the delivery of strategic HR initiatives with an initial focus on employee experience and engagement.

• Developing and implementing strategies to create a consistent, positive, and impactful experience for employees across all stages of their journey.
• Utilises feedback from employee surveys, exit interviews, and other touchpoints to continuously improve the employee experience.
• Supports the development and execution of the company’s cultural initiatives, aligning them with the organisational vision, values, and business goals.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring that these principles are embedded into the company’s culture.
• Develop and manage recognition programs that celebrate employee achievements and reinforce company values.
• Promote and implement well-being initiatives that address physical, emotional, and mental health, ensuring a holistic approach to employee well-being.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all advice and actions comply with current employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with GDPR and data protection policies.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proven HR advisory experience in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Confident in managing ER cases end-to-end and advising at a senior level.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and discretion.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable

· Experience with HRIS systems and data reporting is advantageous.

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum); Level 7 or working towards is desirable.

Benefits

First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here .

We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.