Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
A 6-month contract for a hands-on Senior HR Advisor supporting managers with employee relations, coaching, and change activity, while contributing to organisational design and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Client Details
We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on an initial 6-month contract.
You'll play a key role in supporting a busy client group, including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams, while also contributing to ongoing people and organisational projects.
Description
Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice
Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters
Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures
Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives
Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making
Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team
Profile
Proven experience in a People/HR Specialist or Advisor role (2+ years minimum)
Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors
Experience partnering with COEs
Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries
Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects
Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous
Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights
Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations
Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously
Job Offer
Competitive day rate (via umbrella, inside IR35)
Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
Opportunity to operate at Junior HR Business Partner level
Exposure to organisational design and change projects
Fast-paced, well-established environment with strong HR practices
Potential opportunity for a permanent role