At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Job purpose:

The Senior HR Advisor delivers comprehensive generalist HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring effective and consistent management of employee relations cases throughout the organisation. This includes leading on a wide range of matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, redundancy, and providing clear guidance to managers at all levels.

The role is focused on achieving balanced and commercially sound outcomes, taking into account both business needs and employee experience. This is underpinned by a strong understanding of employment legislation and best practice, ensuring all advice and actions remain compliant while minimising organisational risk.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic HR advice and guidance to managers and employees

• Coach line managers to build capability and confidence in handling people issues

• Manage employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance), escalating complex issues as needed

• Support organisational change initiatives (e.g. restructures, TUPE, consultations)

• Contribute to HR policies and ensure compliance with employment legislation

• Analyse people data to identify trends and recommend improvements

• Monitor sickness absence and probations, ensuring timely manager action

• Work collaboratively with the HR Shared Service team and HR Business Partners to ensure a consistent and efficient HR service delivery

• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity

• Promote employee engagement and support HR projects

Education, training, and experience:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent level of experience

• HR Generalist or HR Advisor experience

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Proven experience managing a range of employee relations cases end-to-end

• Exposure to HR systems and data management

• Strong understanding of Excel and data analysis

• Experience in supporting organisational change (Preferred)

• Experience within the automotive industry (Preferred)

• Payroll experience (Preferred)

Skills and Personal characteristics required:

• Strong communicator, able to simplify complex issues

• Builds effective relationships at all levels

• Calm, resilient, and objective under pressure

• Team player with ability to lead when needed

• Proactive, driven, and results-focused

• Manages priorities in a fast-paced environment

• High integrity and ethical standards

• Interest in automotive and service excellence

What can we offer you beyond the salary:

• Geely ECOS scheme

• x6 Life assurance

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

• Medicash

• Bike2work scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer:

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.