Senior HR Executive(UK)

Bolt Insight; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare + wellbeing budget

Job summary

A leading market research firm in London is seeking a Senior HR Executive to oversee HR operations, enhance employee experience, and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and a people-first mindset. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a People / HR role.
• Solid knowledge of HR operations and best practices.
• Experience in a high-growth environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR policies and documentation in line with employment law.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers.
• Support performance review cycles and goal-setting.

Skills

HR operations

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards it)

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Executive (UK) at Bolt Insight — London (Hybrid). Full-Time | Permanent. Experience Level: 3-4 years. Industry: Market Research / AI / SaaS. Reports to: Global HR/People Strategy Lead.

About Bolt Insight

At Bolt Insight, we’re building the future of market research. Our AI-powered platform helps the world’s leading brands like Unilever, Danone to uncover consumer insights at scale—faster, smarter, and more human than ever before. As our business grows, we’re looking for a passionate Senior HR Executive to help shape the employee experience, build a strong internal culture, and support the next stage of our journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

• HR Operations & Compliance: Manage and update HR policies, contracts, and documentation in line with employment law and GDPR.
• Oversee annual, sick, family, and other leave processes, ensuring accurate tracking and wellbeing support.
• Maintain our HR systems, ensuring clean, reliable people data for reporting and insights.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, supporting with ER cases, informal conflict resolution, and day-to-day queries.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes that reflect our culture and values.
• Run internal engagement initiatives, wellbeing programmes, and recognition schemes.

Performance & Development

• Support performance review cycles and goal-setting across teams.
• Organise internal and external training opportunities and track L&D budgets.
• Help managers facilitate capability conversations and career development plans.

Recruitment & Employer Brand

• Partner with hiring managers on values-led recruitment processes.
• Coordinate job postings, screen candidates, and ensure a smooth hiring experience.
• Support initiatives that strengthen our employer brand and hiring pipeline.

Strategic Projects

• Support leadership on workforce planning, succession initiatives, and org design.
• Drive employee engagement surveys and help turn insights into action.
• Champion culture and inclusion as we continue to scale.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-3 years of experience in a People / HR role (e.g. People Advisor, HRBP, People Associate).
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law, HR operations, and best practices.
• Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment is a big plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a people-first mindset—confident, compassionate, and discreet.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with structure, clarity, and a proactive mindset.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards it) is preferred.

What You’ll Get

• A front-row seat in a fast-growing, VC-backed tech company.
• Hybrid working setup with a lovely office in Central London.
• Competitive salary + annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private healthcare + wellbeing budget.
• A supportive team that values autonomy, growth, and shared success.

Sound like you? We’d love to meet you. Apply now or reach out directly if you want to learn more.