Senior Human Resources Advisor

HKA Birmingham; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA, a global consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to support its European operations. The ideal candidate will possess a robust HR background and expertise in managing complex employee relations while ensuring compliance with local laws. This role offers a collaborative culture and flexible working environment, emphasizing growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and location

Collaborative high-performing culture

Growth opportunities and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR advisory role, ideally in an international context.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and exposure to other European laws.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance across multiple European countries ensuring legal compliance.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Monitor employment legislation and advise stakeholders on policy updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative high performing culture focused on making HKA a great place for our brilliant people to work, play and grow.
• Growth of our people, their talent and expertise, diversity, wellbeing, and engagement as the bedrock of our success.
• Two-way regular engagement and communication, collaborating globally, and living our values.

The opportunity

HKA is looking to recruit an experienced operational Senior Human Resources Advisor with responsibility for our European business but as part of a wider International People Team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong generalist background with a focus on the operational side of HR and administration.

With responsibility toprovide expert HR advice and support across the European region, ensuring alignment with local employment laws, company policies, and strategic business objectives. The Senior HR Advisor will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, driving best practices in employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

As part of the role you will:

• Provide expert HR guidance and support to managers and employees across multiple European countries, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and company policies.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and performance review processes.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues globally to ensure consistency and alignment of HR practices and policies.
• Support the implementation of HR projects and change initiatives.
• Advise on compensation and benefits matters in collaboration with the TotalReward team, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Monitor and interpret employment legislation across relevant jurisdictions, updating policies and advising stakeholders accordingly.
• Deliver coaching to line managers on HR best practices, employment law, and people management skills.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and service delivery across the wider International region.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum
• Proven experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role, ideally within a European or international context.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and working knowledge of employment legislation in at least one other European country.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high performing, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Personal Attributes

• Culturally aware and inclusive.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working, with our preference being that the selected candidate works from our London office 2/3 times a week.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE:

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.