HR Advisor – Transformation, TUPE

Role Overview

• Support the delivery of TUPE transfers, including employee data collation, due diligence activity, consultation preparation and coordination, and post-transfer integration support.
• Work closely with HRBPs, Legal and operational stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient transfer processes.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and probation matters.
• Ensure all casework is managed proactively, with accurate documentation and within appropriate risk frameworks.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the HRBP or Legal where appropriate.
• Liaise with Payroll, HR Shared Services and Global Talent Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle transactions.
• Prepare contractual documentation, letters and change communications where required.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors).
• Support compliance activity, including right-to-work checks, data protection requirements and audit readiness.
• Build strong, credible relationships with line managers and project stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact for HR advice.
• Support managers in applying consistent and fair people management practices across teams.
• Deliver briefings or guidance sessions on HR policies, change activity and key people processes.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially aware solutions aligned to business needs and project objectives.
• Support the delivery of transformation and change initiatives, including restructures, mobilisation activity and integration programmes.
• Contribute to HR workstreams within the wider project plan, ensuring alignment with timelines and deliverables.
• Assist with cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, engagement surveys and compensation processes.
• Analyse and report on HR data (e.g. headcount, absence, turnover) to support decision-making.
• Ensure all HR activities are compliant with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support the review and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and templates.
• Participate in internal audits, governance activities and risk mitigation processes.
• Promote best practice in employee relations, diversity & inclusion, and ethical working standards.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in an HR generalist or advisory role within a UK environment.
• Demonstrable experience supporting TUPE transfers, organisational change, or transformation programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law (Ireland knowledge desirable).
• Experience partnering with managers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using HR systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors or similar).
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) preferred.
• Experience operating in a transformation or high-change environment
• Exposure to TUPE, restructures and organisational change activity
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex issues with discretion
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Resilient and adaptable, able to operate effectively under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
• Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
• Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible/remote working options
• Charitable initiatives
• Social events (formal & informal)
• Learning and development programs
• Innovative & collaborative work environment