Contract Senior Officer, Human Resources

Senior HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract Sector: Professional Services A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join its People team on a fixed-term basis in Southampton. This is a broad and varied role offering the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor across the business, providing high-quality HR support while taking ownership of complex employee relations matters, policy development, onboarding, professional development programmes, and employee wellbeing initiatives. Working closely with leaders, managers and employees, you'll play a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience while delivering practical, commercially focused HR solutions in a regulated and professional environment. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Advisory Act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing expert HR advice and guidance. Lead and manage a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances. performance management, capability concerns, sickness absence and flexible working requests Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely progression and resolution of all matters. Policy & Employment Law Serve as a subject matter expert on employment law and HR best practice. Review, update and draft HR policies, procedures and guidance documentation. Talent & Employee Lifecycle Lead and manage onboarding and probation processes. Support workforce planning and broader people initiatives across the business. Professional Development & Training Manage professional qualification and development programmes within the organisation. Coordinate training delivery, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively and cost-efficiently. Design and deliver HR and people-related training where required. Wellbeing, Inclusion & Engagement Support and promote employee wellbeing initiatives. Contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion programmes and events. Support wider People team projects focused on continuous improvement and employee experience. Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Generalist or Employee Relations-focused role. Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases independently from start to finish. Experience drafting policies, guidance documents and people-related communications. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience designing and delivering training or workshops. Experience within professional services, legal, financial services or another regulated environment. Exposure to professional qualifications, apprenticeships or training programmes. Experience supporting wellbeing, inclusion and engagement initiatives.