Senior People Advisor - 12 Month FTC

RSM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior People Advisor to join their dynamic HR team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing strategic HR support and driving positive change across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR advisory, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of employment law. With a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this role is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of the business. Join a firm that values diverse experiences and offers a flexible, rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working

26 Days Holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR support across the organization.
• Oversee employee relations, wellbeing, and absence management.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CIPD Certification

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for a Senior People Advisor to join our People Team at RSM UK on a 12-month FTC. This role is available in our Birmingham, Manchester, Preston or Edinburgh offices. This role is a dynamic, generalist HR position that blends expertise, creativity, and business acumen to provide effective solutions and drive positive change across the organisation.

As a Senior People Advisor, you will play a key role in providing strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. You will provide expert HR guidance, ensuring that HR policies, practices, and compliance are effectively implemented. This role requires a strong understanding of employment law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Utilising data-driven insights to inform decisions and craft impactful solutions.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, challenging constructively and offering innovative approaches while maintaining a consistently high-quality experience for all stakeholders.
• Aligning HR initiatives with business goals to ensure the HR function is proactive and responsive to the organisation’s needs.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement to help the business evolve to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce.
• Overseeing employee relations, wellbeing, and absence management, driving initiatives that ensure a positive and healthy work environment.
• Working closely with stakeholders, balancing multiple perspectives to ensure HR solutions are aligned with business goals and executed effectively.
• Supporting leaders and employees in navigating complex HR matters and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Consistently delivering high-quality outputs and offering actionable recommendations to drive performance across teams, helping RSM achieve its business outcomes.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certifications such as CIPD or Strategic Human Resource Management preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience of line management (preferred).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working (at least one day per week onsite).
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.