HR Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 3-month fixed-term contract. You will provide practical HR guidance on employee relations and support people initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include advising managers, coaching leaders, and delivering HR projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HR advisory roles and excellent communication skills. This role offers a collaborative atmosphere with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory roles, ideally in professional services.
• Strong judgement in handling Employee Relations matters.
• Ability to analyze and present people data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for managers on Employee Relations.
• Coach and guide leaders on people practices and support issue resolution.
• Deliver and contribute to HR projects to meet timelines and content.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a professional services firm on a 3 month fixed-term contract. Working across a broad client group, you will provide practical HR guidance on employee relations, performance, retention and day-to-day people matters. This role is ideal for someone confident in handling ER issues, delivering data-driven insights and supporting people initiatives in a fast-paced, partnership-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for managers, providing confident, fair and practical advice on a wide range of Employee Relations matters, including; grievances, disciplinaries and performance issues.
• Coach and guide leaders on people practices and support informal resolution of issues.
• Deliver and contribute to firm-wide HR projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables and content are met.
• Support and mentor the HR Operations team, providing guidance, training and responding to ad hoc queries.
• Analyse and present people data (MI, engagement surveys, exits, absence trends) to support strategic decision-making.
• Review and improve existing HR Operations processes to ensure quality outputs and value.

About You

• Experience in HR advisory roles, ideally within professional services environments.
• Strong Employee Relations capability with sound judgement and confidence in providing guidance and escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills with ability to collaborate with the wider team.
• Strong analytical ability and confidence working with people data and HR systems.

If you're a proactive HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Hybrid working available.