HR Advisor, Birmingham

HH Global; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative production company based in Birmingham is seeking an HR Advisor to support their teams across multiple UK sites. This role involves advising on HR matters, compliance with employment law, and contributing to the overall employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in generalist HR, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers a blended working model with 2 days minimum in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in generalist HR, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and resilient, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to line managers on HR matters.
• Support the full colleague lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
• Assist with performance management processes.
• Contribute to training and development initiatives.
• Provide general HR administrative support.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

CIPD qualification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HR systems

Job description

HR Advisor (Employee Relations), Birmingham

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Who We Are HH Global are the leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. We amplify marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of our people. With more than 4,500 colleagues, 26 creative studios and over 5,800 strategic supplier partners across 64 countries, we work with the best talent across the world to partner with our clients to create big impact through big ideas.

Purpose of the Job The People + Talent (HR) Advisor is part of our EMEA People + Talent team, reporting to the Business Partner, People + Talent. This role supports colleagues and managers across multiple UK sites – including Wakefield, Manchester, Birmingham, Baldock, London and Basingstoke – providing practical, people-first guidance that helps our teams thrive. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. This role works closely with managers at all levels, offering expert advice across a wide range of HR topics, from employee relations and performance management to recruitment and onboarding. This role also plays a key role in ensuring our People + Talent practices are compliant with UK employment law and aligned with company policies. In this role, there will be collaboration with global People + Talent specialists across talent acquisition, performance, operations, payroll, and rewards – bringing local insights to global processes and helping shape a consistent and effective employee experience. We have a blended working model with a minimum of 2 days at one of our UK offices, preferably Basingstoke, Baldock or Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, offering clear, pragmatic guidance across all areas of People + Talent, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and UK employment legislation.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management, helping them navigate employee relations, absence management, maternity leave, and other people matters.
• Support the full colleague lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance reviews and exit processes, ensuring smooth and professional experience for both managers and employees.
• Help new colleagues settle in and succeed, managing inductions and probation periods to create a strong foundation for their journey with us.
• Contribute to the performance management process, advising on development plans, performance improvement plans, and objective setting.
• Assist in the rollout of training and development initiatives, including workshops and coaching sessions that build people management capability.
• Play a key role in TUPE transfers and onboarding of new business activity, ensuring transitions are smooth, compliant, and people focused.
• Partner with recruitment teams and hiring managers to deliver commercial and effective recruitment experience, from advertising through to offer stage.
• Collaborate with the wider People + Talent team to review, design, and implement People + Talent processes, policies, and procedures that reflect current legislation and evolving business needs.
• Provide general People + Talent administrative support where needed, working closely with our People + Talent Operations team to ensure seamless service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Proven experience in generalist HR, ideally within a multi-site or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and has the ability to engage effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Practical problem-solver with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Flexible and resilient, able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and organised, with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• CIPD qualified (or working towards) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems; numerate with a solid understanding of financial principles.

HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law.

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