We are recruiting a Senior HR Advisor/ Business Partner for our Engineering SME client. Youll be building, improving, and embedding meaningful people practices from the ground up in a company that values autonomy, innovation, and a strong, human-first culture.
Youll be the go-to expert on all things operational HR, while partnering closely with the Chief of Staff on strategic people projects. This is your chance to influence and shape the employee experience in a company where HR really mattersand where your work will be seen, valued, and make a difference every day.
What youll be doing:
Own the full employee lifecyclefrom contracts and onboarding to exits and everything in between.
Coach and empower managers to lead their teams with confidence.
Handle day-to-day HR operations while keeping us compliant, fair, and future-ready.
Support wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives that help people thrive.
Streamline HR processes and systems so they scale with the business.
Help design and deliver learning and development experiences.
Keep policies sharp, relevant, and legally sound.
Support the roll-out of rewards, benefits, and performance programmes.
What were looking for:
35 years in a generalist HR role, preferably in a fast-paced SME or start-up
Confident with employee relations, compliance, and HR systems (bonus if youve used Citation/Atlas!)
Experience supporting line managers through the tough stuffgrievances, absence, performance, etc.
A calm, clear communicator and trusted advisor to employees and managers alike
Proactive, autonomous, and solutions-focusedyou spot the gaps and fix them
CIPD Level 35 or equivalent experience
Why youll love working here:
Private healthcare including dental, optical & more
Flexible working & enhanced family leave
Share options, monthly bonus & reward schemes
25 days holiday + bank holidays + up to 10 extra days with service
Bring your dog to work
Cycle to Work Scheme, pension, and much more
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