HR Advisor | Leeds | Hybrid
Meraki Talent is working with a high-growth advisory firm, looking for a HR Advisor to join the team, as they expand further across the UK and US.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role, which will grow alongside the business, offering scope for development and impact.
You will play a key role in delivering a proactive, commercially focused HR service across the UK, while also supporting and collaborating with colleagues in the US.
Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle.
HR Advisory duties:
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing pragmatic and commercially sound HR guidance
* Support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
* Manage and advise on employee relations casework, ensuring best practice and compliance with UK employment law
* Assist with payroll processes, including working with Sage
* Draft and manage employment contracts and documentation
* Support organisational changes and restructuring activities
* Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures
* Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams across the UK and US
* Ensure HR processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business growth
Person Specification:
* Strong HR experience in a fast-paced and growing environment
* Open to someone with strong HR admin exposure looking to step up for the right person, or HR Advisor experience already
* Solid understanding of UK employment law (some US employment practices preference, not essential)
* Exposure managing employee relations cases end-to-end
* Familiarity with payroll processes (Sage experience preferred)
* CIPD Level 5 qualified or currently working towards
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Commercially minded with the ability to balance people and business needs
* Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused with a “can-do” attitude
* Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels