HR Advisor — Fast-Growth Fintech, People Ops Lead

Ryft; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryft is seeking an HR Advisor to lead day-to-day HR delivery as we scale. You will be the go-to for managers and staff on policy, onboarding, performance, and employee relations while partnering with senior leadership on people strategy.

This hands-on generalist role focuses on keeping contracts, right-to-work checks, records, and onboarding processes accurate and timely. You will shape policies and practical guidance in a growing fintech context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor, HR Officer, or similar generalist role.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and practical application.
• Experience handling employee relations casework independently.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity in a scaling environment.
• Strong attention to detail in contracts, records, and compliance.
• Clear, empathetic communicator able to advise managers and support employees.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or FCA-regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the day-to-day face of HR for managers and employees, handling policy, performance, onboarding, and general queries.
• Advise on employee relations casework with Finance Director collaboration, ensuring fair processes and documentation.
• Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, contracts, right-to-work checks, and leaver administration.
• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook to stay compliant with UK law and conduct standards.
• Keep HR systems and records accurate and audit-ready (HRIS, contracts, absence, benefits).
• Support the annual people cycle, including probation and performance reviews, with data accuracy.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

HR policies

Onboarding

Communication

CIPD Level 3/5

Education

CIPD Level 3/5 qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Ryft is seeking an HR Advisor to lead day-to-day HR delivery as we scale. You will be the go-to for managers and staff on policy, onboarding, performance, and employee relations while partnering with senior leadership on people strategy.

This hands-on generalist role focuses on keeping contracts, right-to-work checks, records, and onboarding processes accurate and timely. You will shape policies and practical guidance in a growing fintech context.