Senior HR Advisor

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their dynamic HR team in Tunbridge Wells. This permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to influence the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to employee relations. You'll be a trusted partner, guiding managers through complex HR challenges and implementing initiatives that foster a high-performing and inclusive workplace. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, this role is perfect for a proactive HR professional ready to make a significant impact. Join a firm that values diversity and supports its employees in achieving their career goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, and early careers.
• CIPD qualified or working towards, with up-to-date HR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment focusing on quality and culture fit.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism.
• Coordinate graduate and intern programmes, attending careers fairs.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition

HR Policy Advisory

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Senior HR Advisor c 45,000 Permanent Hybrid Tunbridge Wells

Are you a confident, solutions-focused HR professional ready to step into a high-impact generalist role? We're partnering with a leading professional services firm in Tunbridge Wells to find a Senior HR Advisor who brings a strong mix of employee relations expertise, talent acquisition experience, and a proactive approach to HR delivery.

In this permanent, full-time role, you'll be a key member of a collaborative HR team, working across the full employee lifecycle, handling everything from ER casework to recruitment campaigns and early careers initiatives. Whether it's guiding managers through complex people matters, designing engaging work experience programmes, or representing the firm at careers events, your work will help shape a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

This is more than a traditional advisory role, you'll be a trusted partner to the business, delivering hands-on support and driving forward key people priorities. In return, you'll join a firm that genuinely values work-life balance, offers hybrid working, and invests in the professional development of its people.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles, with a focus on quality and culture fit
• Managing employee relations matters with confidence and professionalism
• Coordinating graduate, intern, and work placement programmes, and attending careers fairs
• Advising on HR policy, performance management, and day-to-day people queries
• Supporting wider people initiatives aligned to the firm's People Strategy and business goals
• Partnering with leaders to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support across the firm

What We're Looking For:

• A strong HR generalist with proven experience across ER, recruitment, and early careers
• Experience within a professional services or LLP environment (Legal, FS, Accountancy, etc.)
• CIPD qualified (or working towards), with up-to-date HR and employment law knowledge
• Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with ease
• Resilient, proactive, and approachable with the credibility to build trusted relationships
• A strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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