Senior People Advisor

Function: People and Culture

Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

Be part of an extraordinary British brand. At Bentley, you’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts, build on a heritage of excellence, and define the next 100 years.

Purpose of the Role
Join the People and Culture team as a Senior People Advisor, where you will deliver expert HR support to line managers across the organisation, ensuring that policies and procedures are applied consistently in alignment with Bentley’s people strategy and business objectives.

Reporting to the Head of People Advisory Team, you’ll work alongside a team of experienced Senior People Advisors. As part of this collaborative team, you’ll have the autonomy to take initiative while tapping into the team’s shared expertise—collaborating, learning, and problem-solving in a dynamic, peer-driven environment.

This role is pivotal in advancing the People and Culture digital agenda and driving transformation by creating and delivering engaging communications for line managers, aimed at supporting their development and reducing reactive people-related issues.

• Advise recruiting managers on offer proposals for internal and external candidates, ensuring compliance with reward, benefits, grading, and development guidelines
• Manage complex employee relations cases
• Ensure fair and consistent handling of absence, flexible working, performance, grievance, and disciplinary processes per Company Policy
• Coach and influence managers on policy best practices
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support people impact during organisational changes and restructures
• Review people data analytics regularly to identify trends and drive process improvements
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives aligned with legislation and business goals
• Serve as the key knowledge expert within the Senior HR Advisors group on designated topics, ensuring legal and efficient adherence to policies and procedures at Bentley

About the Team
You will be a key member of our Advisory team, which is made up of 8 dedicated professionals. You’ll provide tailored support to your own business areas, where your expertise will be truly valued. In addition to your core responsibilities, you’ll also have the chance to collaborate across different functions, gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases and experiences.

No two days are the same. This is a fast paced role that offers continuous learning and development. The nature of the role can often be reactive, however, there are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in exciting project work, contribute to process improvements, and help shape the future of our HR service delivery.

We are a collaborative team that thrives on mutual support and shared success. We regularly come together to exchange best practices, offer guidance, and celebrate wins, big or small. Our culture is one of openness, learning, and continuous improvement. Whether it’s tackling complex cases or driving forward new initiatives, we work together to deliver a high-quality service to the business.

About you – Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) essential
• A proven track record in a fast moving HR Operational role
• Experience working in a Manufacturing HR environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex employee relation cases
• Experience of working with trade unions
• Good communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Proven experience of coaching line managers
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Proactive, enthusiastic and passionate about HR delivery and digitalisation
• Experience of project management and implementation across functional areas
• Able to Challenge, drive and support business areas to ensure appropriate Governance of people processes
• Thorough knowledge of current UK employment legislation is essential
• Competent at reporting, interpreting, understanding and presenting KPIs/data in order to make recommendations to the business
• SAP SuccessFactors knowledge is desirable

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
• Discounts portal offering direct discounts, cashback offers or voucher savings from a wide range of retailers.

The Bentley Campus
Our Crewe campus offers unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops, rest & relaxation rooms and sports facilities. 

#BelongingAtBentley
We bring people together through a shared purpose, a place of integrity, where everyone has a voice with influence and individuality is celebrated.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Bentley’s bold vision to create the next experience benchmark in performance and luxury for generations to come. It represents how we lead change that contributes to the long-term success of our brand. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models offer ever evolving experiences that blend craftmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Posting start date: 6th July 2026

Closing date: 13th July 2026