Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

Michael Page • Temporary • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • 2d ago

Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

The rewards

Hours

The role of Senior People Advisor:

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

The ideal Senior People Advisor:

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

This is a 6-month contract supporting a busy client group including IT, Sales, and Customer Service teams within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.