Senior HR Advisor with Travel

A highly regarded, award-winning design studio is seeking an HR Advisor / HR Executive to join its close-knit team of around 35 employees, in London. This is an exciting opportunity to become the dedicated HR professional within a collaborative, creative business, working closely with the Finance Director, Practice Leaders and Founder while taking ownership of the full employee lifecycle. Offering a salary of £40,000-£45,000 , hybrid working from day one (3 days in the office, 2 from home) , up to £1,500 towards further CIPD study plus additional paid study leave , and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role is ideal for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a growing business where they can make a real impact. Responsibilities Manage the full recruitment process from briefing through to onboarding. Coordinate interviews, prepare contracts and conduct reference checks. Support managers with performance reviews, pay reviews and employee relations matters. Maintain HR policies, procedures and ensure compliance with employment legislation. Manage employee benefits, holiday and absence records through the HR system. Support payroll by working closely with the Finance team on sickness, unpaid leave and payroll changes. Coordinate learning and development initiatives. Drive employee engagement, culture and wellbeing initiatives. Act as the approachable, day-to-day HR contact for the studio, providing advice and guidance to employees and managers. Support leadership with organisational planning and people-related projects. Assist with some office operations alongside the Finance Manager and PA, including facilities and general office coordination. Requirements Previous experience as an HR Executive or HR Advisor within a design focused environment Experience working within a business of approximately 20–50 employees. CIPD Level 3 (completed or currently working towards) is essential. A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Comfortable working independently across the full HR function. Excellent organisational and communication skills. A proactive, approachable and people-focused attitude.