Senior People Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy located in London is seeking a Senior People Advisor for a 6-month FTC. This role entails providing HR advisory support, managing employee relations, and overseeing the full employee lifecycle, all while ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team to deepen your HR expertise and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in an HR administration or advisory role.
• Strong HR generalist foundation with exposure to employee relations.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience drafting HR documentation with compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice on policies and legislation.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities in partnership with People Business Partners.
• Support performance management cycle and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (advantageous but not essential)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Senior People Advisor 6-Month FTC

Location: London (Holborn), 2/3x days a week

Salary: £52,000

Reporting to: VP of People

Start ASAP!

The Opportunity

A dynamic, growing organisation is seeking a capable and people-focused Senior People Advisor to join its People team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing hands‑on delivery with advisory work and wants to play a meaningful role across the full employee lifecycle.

Working closely with People Business Partners and People Operations, the People Advisor will act as a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees, delivering high‑quality HR support while ensuring compliance, consistency and a positive employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide first‑line HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Support employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
• Coach and guide managers on best practice people management, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Build trusted relationships by handling queries with professionalism, empathy and discretion

Employee Lifecycle & HR Administration

• Manage end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, right‑to‑work checks, inductions and exit interviews
• Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation
• Track absence, holiday and sickness, producing reports and insights for leadership

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear communication and timely updates
• Coordinate pre‑employment checks and onboarding documentation
• Support recruitment activity in partnership with People Business Partners, aligning with workforce planning

Performance, Engagement & Development

• Support the performance management cycle, ensuring objectives, reviews and development plans are completed
• Collate and analyse performance data for reporting to HR leadership
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives including surveys, internal communications and learning activities
• Maintain HR trackers, KPIs and reporting dashboards

Payroll, Benefits & HR Projects

• Collate monthly payroll changes and liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accuracy
• Manage relationships with benefits providers, supporting renewals and employee enrolment
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates and people initiatives
• Support DE&I activity and contribute to continuous improvement across the People function
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and produce regular and ad hoc reports

What You’ll Bring

• 2-4 years’ experience in an HR administration or advisory role
• A strong HR generalist foundation, with exposure to employee relations, recruitment and performance management
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice (global exposure beneficial)
• Experience drafting HR documentation with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (advantageous but not essential)

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, discreet and solutions‑focused in approach
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a People Advisor looking to deepen their HR expertise while working in a collaborative, supportive People team. You’ll gain broad exposure across the HR lifecycle, contribute to meaningful people initiatives, and help shape a positive, compliant and engaging workplace culture.