via reed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

Michael Page HR
Birmingham Contract
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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

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