Senior HR Advisor (Data & Operations)

Proxima Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Global opportunities

Job summary

Proxima Group is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to own HR systems and people data insights for a global consultancy. You’ll lead dashboards and reporting, drive data governance, and partner with HR leadership and regional teams to enable decision-ready insights.

In this newly created role, you will shape HR operations, improve processes, and support cross-functional projects across regions. A CIPD background is desirable, with strong stakeholder management and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated HR operations, HR systems, people analytics or HR reporting experience.
• Experience working with senior HR and business stakeholders to define reporting needs and present insights clearly.
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience using HR information systems and reporting tools; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, Workday is advantageous.
• Experience improving data quality, process controls, automation or operational effectiveness within an HR function.
• Confidentiality and data protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of HR dashboards, reports and management information.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to define outputs and translate data into insights.
• Oversee HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as SME for HR data, reporting, systems and processes.
• Maintain data quality, governance and reporting accuracy across HR systems.
• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reporting on headcount, attrition, diversity, performance, absence and planning.
• Support global HR projects, system enhancements and process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance and others to improve integrations and reporting workflows.
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive data with proper access controls.
• Monitor performance and service delivery across HR processes.
• Create guidance, templates and process documentation for consistent HR operations.
• Provide coaching on data interpretation and reporting tools.

Skills

HR operations

People analytics

HR reporting

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Workday

Data governance

Education

CIPD qualification

HR professional experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Workday

Job description

The opportunity

The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for supporting the effective use of people data, HR systems, reporting and operational processes across a global management consultancy. Working closely with the HR leadership team, regional HR colleagues, Finance, IT and wider business stakeholders, the role will provide accurate, secure and actionable people insights, while driving continuous improvement across HR operations, data quality and employee lifecycle processes.

This is a newly created role, offering an experienced HR professional the opportunity to take ownership of HR systems and operational processes during an exciting period of growth for Proxima, with the scope to shape and improve how HR operations support the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of HR dashboards, reports and management information, providing clear insight into workforce trends, organisational metrics and people risks
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, define data outputs and translate complex people data into practical, decision-ready insights
• Oversee core HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are efficient, consistent, well-controlled and aligned to global ways of working
• Act as a subject matter expert for HR data, reporting, HR systems and operational processes, providing guidance and escalation support to HR colleagues and stakeholders
• Maintain and improve data quality, integrity and governance across HR systems, identifying issues, root causes and opportunities to strengthen data structures and reporting accuracy
• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reporting, including headcount, attrition, diversity, performance, absence, compensation and workforce planning data, ensuring outputs are timely, accurate and appropriately contextualised
• Support global HR projects, system enhancements and process improvement initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation, communication and adoption
• Work with IT, Finance and other functions to improve integrations, reporting workflows, data controls and automation opportunities
• Ensure sensitive people data is handled securely and confidentially, with appropriate access controls, escalation routes and compliance with data protection requirements
• Monitor operational performance and service delivery, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities across HR processes
• Develop guidance, templates and process documentation to support consistent HR operations across regions and teams
• Provide coaching and support to HR colleagues on data interpretation, reporting tools, process standards and operational best practice

What we are looking for:

Experience and qualifications

• Demonstrable HR operations, HR systems, people analytics or HR reporting experience, ideally within a global, professional services or management consultancy environment
• Experience working with senior HR and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, analyse workforce data and present insights clearly
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, absence, performance, compensation, leavers and organisational changes
• Experience using HR information systems and reporting tools; familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, Workday or similar systems would be advantageous
• Experience improving data quality, process controls, automation or operational effectiveness within an HR function
• Strong working knowledge of confidentiality, data protection and the appropriate handling of sensitive employee information
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience is desirable

Knowledge, skills and behaviours

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and explain findings in a concise and meaningful way
• Ability to balance operational delivery with continuous improvement, prioritising effectively across multiple deadlines and competing demands
• Discreet, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive matters
• Collaborative and service-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues while also challenging existing ways of working where improvements can be made
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, data integrity and robust process management
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility across HR, Finance, IT and business teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, dashboards, process notes and stakeholder updates
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand the needs of a fast-paced, global consultancy environment

WHY JOIN PROXIMA?

A bold, collaborative culture

Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. We are inclusive, supportive, and ambitious, with a flat structure that encourages collaboration and early responsibility. You will join a friendly, open, and high-performing team.

A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

We are committed to being a responsible business, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we invest in their growth and development.

Growth, learning & opportunity

You will benefit from continuous training and development, clear career progression, and exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. As a fast-expanding global company, Proxima offers meaningful opportunities to shape both your career and the future of the firm.

What we offer:

• Continuous training and development
• Clear career progression
• Competitive compensation and generous PTO
• Flexible hybrid working
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Global opportunities and great office locations
• A strong, people-centred company culture