Senior HR Advisor

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Senior Hr Advisor to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £49,000 to £54,740 and a hybrid working pattern. Must be flexible, as occasional travel to our Milton Keynes office may be required.

What you will be doing;

Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures and people processes.

Lead on employee relations cases, including absence, probation, conduct, performance, disciplinaries and grievances.

Produce and review HR policies, ensuring they remain practical and aligned with current employment legislation.

Support HR Business Partners with people activity, including performance management, absence management and learning and development.

Support organisational change activity, including preparing documentation and coordinating consultation processes.

Maintain accurate HR records and use HR systems and data to support reporting and continuous improvement.

What you will need;

Experience

Experience working in an HR advisory or generalist HR role.

Experience providing HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and people matters.

Experience managing or supporting a range of employee relations cases.

Good knowledge of UK employment law and experience applying this in practice.

Experience using HR systems, data and reports to support HR activity.

CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards a recognised HR professional qualification.

What you can expect from us;

A strong pension contribution from us of 9%

Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan

Life assurance at 4x your salary

24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days

Hybrid working to help you find the right balance

Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks

Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay

Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA

A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.