Job Description

A 6-month contract for a hands-on Senior HR Advisor supporting managers with employee relations, coaching, and change activity, while contributing to organisational design and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Client Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on an initial 6-month contract.

You'll play a key role in supporting a busy client group, including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams, while also contributing to ongoing people and organisational projects.

Description

Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice

Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters

Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures

Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence

Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives

Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making

Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team

Profile

Proven experience in a People/HR Specialist or Advisor role (2+ years minimum)

Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors

Experience partnering with COEs

Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries

Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects

Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous

Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights

Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations

Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously

Job Offer

Competitive day rate (via umbrella, inside IR35)

Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)

Opportunity to operate at Junior HR Business Partner level

Exposure to organisational design and change projects

Fast-paced, well-established environment with strong HR practices

Potential opportunity for a permanent role