Senior HR Advisor (maternity cover, part-time) in London

Reference: 127099Senior HR ConsultantAberdeen | Full or Part-Time (minimum 4 days per week) | Hybrid, with travel to client sitesDiscover Your Potential. We are a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. Everyone has what it takes to succeed - we'll help you get there. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.Dedicated to Helping You Achieve Your GoalsYour career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that's becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. Our Commitment to ESGWe take our responsibility seriously - from reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities through our charitable initiatives. Role PurposeA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior HR Consultant to join our team in Aberdeen on a full or part time basis (minimum 4 days per week). Candidates should hold a Level 7 Advanced CIPD accreditation (or equivalent), demonstrate substantial experience in strategic HR roles, or be willing to work towards achieving this qualification in the near future.About UsWe are a full-service people consultancy, working with our clients to support them with their HR, Health & Safety and Talent Development needs. Our team comprises 60+ HR, Health & Safety and Talent Development specialists working across many locations across the UK. We are fully invested in our clients' businesses and work in partnership with them to help build better workplaces.We provide flexible support to our clients, enabling their businesses to scale to their full potential through the attraction, retention, and development of key talent.We are exceptionally proud of our client base and are a trusted HR partner to some of the most innovative and high-growth businesses in the UK.As part of a wider professional services group, we have access to 1,000+ business advisors and work together to deliver solutions for clients across the critical business areas of people and finance.We give ambitious and driven people who are full of bright ideas a head start with inspiring career opportunities. Each individual is a leader in their area of expertise, which makes for an outstanding, innovative and creative workforce - and helps make us an award-winning team.The role may be suited to someone who is developing in their HR career (4+ years' experience) and is perhaps currently working in an internal HR role but is looking to move to a consultancy role, where the focus is on building strong relationships with clients and giving sound, commercial advice. We are looking for a candidate who has a portfolio of experience within HR and Employment Law but is still looking to grow and develop within a fast-paced business environment, who can build relationships quickly and is excited to support a range of clients across sectors.No one day is the same. Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice and recommendations around day-to-day HR and employment issues that focus on ER processes.Working with clients to continuously improve their current HR set ups by recommending and assisting with implementing solutions, changes and practical tools to help them grow.Advising management teams on the practical application of their HR policies and helping them recruit, train and manage their new team members.Helping our clients build inclusive, welcoming and values-driven cultures and working environments.Mentoring and supporting the development of team members, acting as first point of contact for HR queries and on management support and advice.Preparing documentation on behalf of clients to support internal processes such as onboarding, appraisals, probation, absence management, employee relations cases, benefits administration, employment contracts, and offboarding processes.About YouTo thrive in our dynamic environment, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualities:Applied knowledge of HR practice, employee relations and legislation (min. A consultative and flexible approach with the ability to tailor solutions to requirements and take a commercial and client-focused approach to problem solving.Effective people skills, building trust, rapport and confidence with clients and internally within the team.Responsive and client-focused, recognising the importance of facilitating an excellent client experience and representing the brand externally.Committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning & personal development.Willing and able to travel to office locations and client sites, as required.HR System implementation experience would be an advantage.A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role due to regular travel to client sites.As a member of our growing team you will have the opportunity to be involved in a broader range of activities than those described above, to mentor our consultants, and to be mentored and supported by our Team Managers as you develop your HR and consultancy skills.That's why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.Time Off & Family SupportAnnual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leaveEnhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to youHealth & WellbeingPrivate Medical Insurance (PMI) for you, with the option to cover family membersEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing supportDeath in Service benefitFinancial SecurityCompetitive pension schemeLife assurance policies to support you and your familyFlexible & Agile WorkingHybrid working modelAgile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter workingModern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing