Senior HR Advisor

Julie Rose Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency seeks a Senior HR Advisor for a hybrid position in Tunbridge Wells. The successful candidate will oversee employee lifecycle processes, advise on employee relations, and enhance the employer brand. Ideal applicants will have HR experience in professional services, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers a salary of GBP55,000, an annual bonus, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services HR team.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in employee lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Advise on employee relations matters.
• Manage graduate and apprenticeship schemes.
• Partner with managers for HR solutions.
• Enhance employer branding through digital content.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

HR systems

OpenHR

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Tunbridge Wells Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Full-time, Permanent

GBP55,000 + 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 GBP55,000 (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.