Job Description

We're looking for a

Senior HR Advisor

to join our team on a

6-month Fixed Term Contract - We are anything but your typical HR team!

Why You'll Love It Here:

At Forge Holiday Group, we don't just do holidays, we create memories. With market-leading brands

like Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays

and Bachcare in New Zealand, we're 1,700+ strong and powered by four values:

One Business, Keep it Simple, Grow & Learn, Sustainable Impact.

This is your chance to join our

People & Culture

team, the champions of all things HR, culture, and colleague happiness. We're the team that

supports, empowers, and shapes an amazing workplace... and has a laugh along the way.

About the Senior HR Advisor Role:

We're looking for someone who's been there, done it, and knows their way around

employee relations and supporting managers to get things right

. You'll deliver a professional HR service across Forge Holiday Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring HR practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with policies, employment law, and best practice.


Here's the deal:

Contract:

6-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary:

35,000 to 40,000 per annum

Team:

Supportive, collaborative HR Ops - zero ego, all teamwork

Culture:

Flexible, forward-thinking, and always looking for smarter ways to do HR

Work:

Real ER & HR advisory - TUPE, restructures, grievance, disciplinary, sick absence, performance management, policy, coaching managers... all the fun stuff

Hybrid/ Regional:

Ability to travel regularly to different regional locations as required, including Forge's Head Office based in Chester

What You'll Do:

Deliver professional HR support across Forge Holiday Group and its subsidiaries Advise managers on ER cases: sickness, performance, disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, TUPE, redundancy, and restructures Coach and support HR Advisors and managers, building skills, confidence, and capability across the organisation Keep policies fresh, fair, and compliant with legislation and best practice Collaborate with Recruitment, Payroll, L&D, and H&S for joined-up People magic Deliver line manager training and embed HR best practice Stay sharp on employment law, HR trends, and emerging people practices

What You'll Bring:

? Proven HR/ER experience - advising managers, managing cases, and leading HR initiatives ? Ability to challenge and improve the "way it's always been done" ? Love for problem-solving and making work better for people ? CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience, with strong technical HR knowledge ? Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation

Bonus Points if you have...

+ Experience leading TUPE, restructures, and redundancy processes + Experience delivering HR/leadership training to line managers + Experience managing an operational, ER-focused HR team

Forge Holiday Group Benefits

Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus performance-based bonus 33 days holiday (incl. bank hols) + extra days for long service Your birthday off 2 paid volunteering days Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay) B Corp certified - we care about people & planet Exclusive holiday discounts for you, friends, and family Wellbeing perks, gym access at HQ, health cash plan Hybrid working & on-site parking Training & development to keep you growing

Reasonable Adjustments:

We're at our best when everyone can bring their authentic self to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, recognising the power of diverse perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, our team will be happy to help.

Apply now and help us make Forge Holiday Group the best place to work, every day!