Job Description
Senior HR Executive
Location: Tunbridge Wells (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector Experience Required: Legal or Financial Services only
Are you ready to step into a true HR partnering role within a high-performing, people-focused professional services firm? We’re working exclusively with a respected organisation in Tunbridge Wells that is looking for a Senior HR Executive to join their collaborative HR team and deliver high-quality support across the employee lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone currently in a legal or financial services setting, looking to expand their HR business partnering experience in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
You’ll be a trusted advisor to managers, involved in a broad mix of ER, recruitment, early careers, engagement, and strategic people initiatives that directly influence the culture and success of the firm.
What you’ll be doing:
* Acting as a first point of contact for people matters across key business areas
* Coaching and guiding managers through complex employee relations issues (disciplinaries, grievances, performance)
* Leading end-to-end recruitment for a wide variety of roles, ensuring alignment to both technical and cultural fit
* Supporting early careers programmes and representing the firm at graduate and intern events
* Involvement in cyclical HR activity including performance reviews, salary reviews, and engagement surveys
* Supporting wider People Strategy initiatives across ED&I, wellbeing, and L&D
* Playing an active role in HR projects and process improvements
What we’re looking for:
* HR generalist experience gained within a legal or financial services environment (this is essential)
* A strong working knowledge of UK employment law and confidence handling ER casework
* Experience managing recruitment campaigns across multiple business functions
* An interest or background in early talent or engagement initiatives
* CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
* A self-starter with strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, advise, and build trusted relationships