Senior HR Advisor

Julie Rose Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to enhance HR operations within a professional service environment. The role offers competitive pay and exceptional benefits, focusing on employee lifecycle management and strategic HR solutions. Exciting opportunities for professional growth and impact await qualified candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance & health cash plan

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in HR within professional services (finance, insurance, or accountancy).
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR management.
• Confident managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Advise on employee relations matters.
• Manage graduate and apprenticeship schemes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems (OpenHR bonus)

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Tunbridge Wells Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Full-time, Permanent

£55,000 + excellent benefits

JRRL are looking for a Senior HR Advisor with professional services experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a varied and people-focused role within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

You will join a team that values work-life balance, offers long-term career growth, and encourages creativity and autonomy in your approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and contract management.
• Advise on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, and disciplinary processes.
• Lead and manage graduate, work placement, and apprenticeship schemes.
• Partner with managers and teams across the business to deliver tailored, pragmatic HR solutions that align with the firm s overall strategy.
• Represent the firm at external events such as careers fairs, fostering connections with educational institutions.
• Enhance employer branding through digital content, including the firm s website and social platforms.
• Support ongoing learning and development initiatives aligned with progression paths across departments.

About You:

• You will bring specialist experience from working within an HR team, ideally gained in a professional services setting such as finance, insurance, or accountancy.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) or equivalent experience in HR/personnel management.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills you are calm under pressure, highly discreet, and build strong relationships with ease.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems (experience with OpenHR is a bonus).

What s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Annual bonus (typically 5 10% of salary based on company performance)
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays + an extra day off at Christmas
• Annual pay reviews (May)
• Life assurance & health cash plan (including cashback on dental, optical, physio)
• Professional development support and training opportunities

If you are a passionate HR professional looking for a role with genuine scope for impact and progression, we would love to hear from you.

This role is a full-time, permanent position. The salary range reflects the candidate's level of experience.