Senior HR Executive

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Senior HR Executive passionate about people and ready to make an impact. This role encompasses HR business partnering, recruitment, and driving diversity initiatives in a collaborative and supportive environment, offering hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive HR team

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven HR partnering experience, ideally in professional services.
• Solid grasp of employment law and handling employee relations.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment for various roles.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key HR business partner across diverse groups.
• Leading recruitment campaigns focused on quality and culture.
• Supporting performance management and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR partnering experience

Employment law knowledge

Recruitment experience

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Business Services Responsibilities Executive Management ,HR Position/Level Senior Management Contract Type Permanent

We're working with a highly respected professional services firm who are looking for a Senior HR Executive; someone who's passionate about people, commercially astute, and ready to make a meaningful impact.

This role isn't just about HR administration, it's about building trusted relationships, advising managers, and shaping people strategies that help the business thrive. You'll have the opportunity to expand your HR partnering experience in a supportive, collaborative, and people-first environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as a key HR business partner across a diverse business group
  
• Coaching managers through employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
  
• Leading end-to-end recruitment campaigns with a focus on quality of hire and cultural alignment
  
• Driving early careers programmes, including internships and graduate schemes, and representing the firm at career events
  
• Supporting performance management, engagement, reward, and well-being initiatives
  
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement aligned with the People Strategy
  
• Championing ED&I, L&D, and ESG initiatives that shape the firm's culture and values
  
• Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance, ensuring consistency and compliance
  

What we're looking for:

• Essential: Proven HR partnering experience (ideally gained in professional services or corporate HR)
  
• A solid grasp of employment law and confidence in handling ER casework
  
• End-to-end recruitment experience across multiple levels and roles
  
• Experience or strong interest in early talent and engagement initiatives
  
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
  
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  
• A confident communicator who builds trusted relationships and navigates sensitive issues with care
  

Why apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your HR partnering skills in a values-led firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll be supported by a knowledgeable HR team, enjoy genuine hybrid working, and be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and drive positive change.

If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level in a role where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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