HR Advisor

Dentsu Aegis Network; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marketing sector seeks an HR Advisor to enhance workplace culture and provide expert guidance on employee relations and performance management. The role involves collaboration with HR teams and supporting line managers on various HR matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, business acumen, and a passion for people engagement. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored benefits package

Qualifications

• Prior HR expertise in advisory role with employee relations understanding.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to draw insights from data.
• Passion for people engagement and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on People related matters.
• Work collaboratively with HR to deliver exceptional service.
• Deliver HR projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Data Insights

Relationship Building

People Engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dentsu is at the cutting edge of the industry, producing new ways of working and generating growth through the power of technology and creativity. For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of dentsu’s offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Innovation is a key priority for brands, but few have the tools and systems in place to make it happen. They need a partner like dentsu.

Through innovation, we ensure the impact our clients need to drive growth in their business, while also generating a positive effect on the industry, society, and the world. Innovation at dentsu is always in pursuit of an outcome, meaning we are always focused on the end impact that we’ll have for a client and their communities. For some businesses, this might be a hard return on marketing investment or increasing revenues, but for others, it may be driving behavioral change, building a positive culture, or connecting disparate communities.

Role and Purpose

The HR Advisor will play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture. In this role, you'll provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and policy development. We're looking for a proactive and people-focused professional with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance, and advice to line managers within the business on all people-related matters, in a professional and timely manner (as 2nd line support).
• Work collaboratively with all areas of the HR function to deliver an exceptional HR service to the business.
• Support the Practice Area and HR Business Partner with key projects and challenges through the implementation of new initiatives.
• Utilize data insights to help make informed recommendations in collaboration with the HR team.
• Provide Employee Relations advice to People Leaders, supporting performance cases, disciplinaries, and grievances.
• Develop meaningful relationships as a trusted HR partner, using people metrics (e.g., performance, engagement, absence, retention data) to drive better business results.
• Deliver HR projects on time and within budget, driving engagement within the organization.
• Act as the 2nd line support for relevant HR queries from the HR Operations team and escalate as necessary.
• Promote positive change and radical collaboration within the service line.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in an HR advisory role with understanding of employee relations and cyclical processes such as Talent Development, Engagement, Reward, and Benefits.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive change.
• Intellectual agility, good judgment, and collaborative skills.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze data for insights.
• Comprehensive capability across the full HR spectrum.
• A passion for people engagement, exploration, and idea generation.
• Ability to build relationships, be confident and pragmatic, and work effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Interest in or current pursuit of CIPD Level 5 qualification.

What We Offer

• This is a 6-month FTC role.
• Flexible location, ideally within commuting distance to London or Manchester offices, with hybrid working (at least 2 days in the office).
• Competitive salary and a benefits package tailored to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and better outcomes for all. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. We are open to discussing flexible and agile working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or medical conditions.

Location: London

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

About the Company

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. is a multinational media and digital marketing communications company headquartered in London, UK, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japanese advertising and public relations firm Dentsu.