Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

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