Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

A 6-month contract for a hands-on Senior HR Advisor supporting managers with employee relations, coaching, and change activity, while contributing to organisational design and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Client Details We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on an initial 6-month contract. You'll play a key role in supporting a busy client group, including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams, while also contributing to ongoing people and organisational projects. Description Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team Profile Proven experience in a People/HR Specialist or Advisor role (2+ years minimum) Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors Experience partnering with COEs Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously Job Offer Competitive day rate (via umbrella, inside IR35) Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site) Opportunity to operate at Junior HR Business Partner level Exposure to organisational design and change projects Fast-paced, well-established environment with strong HR practices Potential opportunity for a permanent role