Senior HR Advisor

Location: Croydon (multi-site, South London)

Salary: c£45K+ potential 10% bonus (based on personal and business performance)

Contract: Permanent, full-time (open to 4 days per week)

Benefits: Private medical, statutory auto-enrolment pension, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist & Compliance Officer to take ownership of the HR and compliance function across 3 sites. This is a standalone role at HR Manager/Advisory level, reporting to the Managing Director and supporting 3 Managers.  You will oversee the full HR remit, with particular focus on employee relations, safer recruitment, compliance, and stakeholder management. You will also lead on HR policies, training, and inspection preparation, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance, and development matters
• Lead recruitment and onboarding, including assessment centres and staff induction
• Maintain HR records and the Single Central Record
• Support staff development and engagement initiatives
• Ensure HR processes align with employment law and regulatory requirements
• Provide practical compliance support for Ofsted inspections
• Support creation and review of HR policies, with focus on practicality and business need

About You

• Minimum 8 years’ HR experience, including advisory or managerial responsibility
• Experience in regulated environments (care sector experience beneficial but not essential)
• Strong skills in employee relations, coaching, and stakeholder management
• Confident handling confidential information and sensitive issues
• CIPD Level 5 desirable

Working Arrangements

• First month: full-time onsite across all three homes (within 25 minutes of each other).
• Ongoing: hybrid working, 2–3 days per week onsite, with flexibility depending on business needs.

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference checks in line with safer recruitment standards.