Senior HR Advisor / HR PartnerHigher Education Hybrid WorkingWe are supporting a UK university with the appointment of an experienced HR Partner to join their Human Resources team. This is a key, business-facing role providing expert HR and employee relations support across academic and professional services departments.The role would suit an HR professional who is confident operating independently, managing complex ER casework, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders in a unionised environment.The RoleAs an HR Partner, you will provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and support to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment law and university policies while promoting a positive staff experience. You will act as a trusted advisor on employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, and HR best practice.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide professional HR advice and guidance to line managers on employee relations matters including discipline, grievance, capability, sickness absence, and investigationsManage a varied and complex ER caseload, advising on procedure, attending meetings, and preparing documentationBuild strong relationships with Heads of Department and senior managers, engaging proactively on HR mattersSupport workforce planning, recruitment activity, and establishment managementAdvise and support managers through organisational change, restructures, redundancy consultations, and TUPE processesWork within a unionised environment, ..... full job details .....