HR Advisor

Amber Labs is a cutting-edge technology consultancy on a mission to accelerate innovation. We empower autonomy, encourage experimentation, and foster rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Collaboration is at our core, our teams of consultants, analysts, and support staff work seamlessly to reduce risk and speed up delivery.

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to play a key role in building a resilient, scalable HR function within our growing technology consultancy. This role will act as the primary day-to-day HR partner for managers, providing trusted advice on employee relations, performance management, and people processes, while working closely with the HR Manager on strategic initiatives. You’ll balance hands-on delivery with forward-looking improvements to how we support our people.

• Act as a first point of contact for line managers on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Lead ER cases end-to-end, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Prepare and review formal HR documentation and correspondence.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support workforce planning, organisational change, and role design discussions.
• Advise on probation outcomes, pay changes, and contractual matters.
• Ensure HR practices align with UK employment law and best practice.
• Lead on updating and embedding HR policies and procedures.
• Support preparation for tribunals, settlements, and external legal engagement.
• Partner with the HR Manager on risk mitigation and complex case strategy.
• Lead or support HR initiatives across performance management, wellbeing, engagement, and DE&I.
• Improve HR processes, documentation, and use of HR systems.
• Contribute to HR reporting and insights for senior leadership.
• Work closely with the HR Administrator to ensure smooth HR operations.
• Provide guidance, quality assurance, and informal mentoring.
• Act as deputy to the HR Manager during periods of absence where appropriate.

• Strong experience in an HR Advisor role within the UK.
• Proven track record of independently managing ER cases.
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in a fast-paced, consultancy, or tech environment.
• Confident stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Pragmatic, people-focused, and solutions-oriented approach.
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards (or equivalent experience).

Private medical insurance (Aviva) after probation. EV salary sacrifice scheme (After 1 year service). Access to Perkbox. Employee referral bonus.

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We prohibit all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promote a culture of dignity and respect for all. We educate all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

This role at Amber Labs is Fulltime, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.