Talent Partner & HR Advisor (Hybrid)
Up to £70k + bens
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage end-to-end hiring processes across multiple functions, from briefing to offer and onboarding.
- Build hiring plans with managers; advise on role profiles and market availability.
- Source candidates directly through job boards, LinkedIn, networks, recruiters and proactive outreach.
- Coordinate interviews and selection processes.
- Maintain accurate candidate tracking and reporting.
- Support development of talent pipelines (internal and external) for recurring or strategic roles.
- Represent the company at university and early-career events to raise awareness of career opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with universities, careers services and student organisations.
- Support the development and promotion of internship, graduate and early-career programmes.
Onboarding and Induction
- Manage offer, contract, and employment documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely issue.
- Own and coordinate the end-to-end onboarding and induction process, acting as the primary HR point of contact for new starters through probation.
- Ensure all pre-employment checks, system access, and onboarding logistics (IT, facilities, line manager briefings, and welcome materials) are completed on time.
- Deliver or support structured HR inductions covering policies, culture, values, and ways of working.
- Partner with hiring managers to implement effective role-specific onboarding and induction plans.
- Monitor probation periods, supporting managers with reviews and ensuring timely completion and documentation.
- Oversee related transactional HR processes, including onboarding, probation, and terminations.
- Continuously review and improve onboarding processes, gathering feedback to enhance new starter experience, retention, and employer brand.
HR Advisory & Operations
- Provide first-line employee relations advice on policies, performance, absence, and conduct.
- Support managers in informal and formal HR cases, escalating where needed.
- Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity, reporting and GDPR compliance.
- Provide payroll information and changes to HR Admin.
- Support engagement initiatives, surveys, and people-focused communications.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to HR and hiring process improvements, templates, and policy updates.
- Support initiatives across talent, performance, DE&I, learning and development, and workforce planning.
- Assist with reporting (e.g. Hiring metrics, turnover, probation success, workforce data).
- Monitor market trends and competitor hiring insights to inform decision-making.
- Support with various people-related projects.
- Work collaboratively with the HR team, sharing knowledge and supporting the team in rolling out projects.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Education/Experience
- Proven experience in in-house recruitment and HR advisory roles (typically 2–5 years).
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience managing multiple hiring processes concurrently.
- Confident advising managers and building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling confidential information and sensitive employee matters.
- Systems-literate (ATS/HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Office).