HR advisor

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading international professional services organisation to recruit an HR Advisor for a 9-month FTC in London. You will provide operational and advisory HR support across multiple business areas, collaborating with HR Business Partners and specialists.

This role focuses on employee lifecycle activities, policy guidance, reporting, and HR projects, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Solid knowledge of HR processes and policies.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting managers and employees across HR matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and collaborative approach.
• CIPD qualification or progress towards qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, parental leave, internal moves and secondments.
• Prepare HR updates and communications for leaders and teams.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Support reporting requirements and analyse HR data for insights.
• Review employee documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and action plans.
• Assist with talent, performance and remuneration review processes.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with early careers and talent teams to support graduate programmes.
• Manage sickness absence processes and occupational health referrals.
• Assist with employee relations processes including investigations and disciplinary matters.

Skills

HR Advisor

HR Generalist

HR processes

Policy knowledge

Organisation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Advisor - 9 month FTC

London Hybrid working (3 days onsite)

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to broaden your impact in a fast-paced, high-performing professional services environment?

We are partnering with a leading international professional services organisation to recruit an HR Advisor to join a collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR generalist who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, supporting business leaders, and driving exceptional employee experiences.

Working closely with HR Business Partners and specialist HR teams, you will play a key role in delivering operational and advisory HR support to senior stakeholders and employees across multiple business areas.

As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, ensuring people processes are delivered smoothly and efficiently while contributing to wider people initiatives and projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, parental leave, internal moves and secondments
• Preparing HR updates and communications for business leaders and teams
• Providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Supporting reporting requirements and analysing HR data to provide meaningful insights
• Reviewing employee correspondence, contracts, and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and action plans
• Assisting with talent, performance, and remuneration review processes
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with early careers and talent teams to support graduate programmes
• Managing sickness absence processes and occupational health referrals
• Supporting employee relations processes, including investigations, disciplinary, capability, and grievance matters

We are looking for a confident and organised HR professional who thrives in a relationship-focused environment with:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employment practices, and people policies
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience supporting managers and employees across a range of HR matters
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• CIPD qualification or progress towards qualification is desirable

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious international organisation where HR is recognised as a strategic function and where you will have the chance to develop your career while working alongside experienced HR professionals and senior business leaders.