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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior People Advisor - 6 month FTC

Michael Page HR
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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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.

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Client Details

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We are seeking an experienced Senior People Specialist to join a fast-paced, professional environment on an initial 6-month contract.

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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.

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Description

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  • Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice
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  • Coach and influence stakeholders on performance management, grievances, and disciplinary matters
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  • Support organisational design and change initiatives, including consultations and team restructures
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  • Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence
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  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects and broader People initiatives
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  • Use data and talent metrics to monitor progress and inform decision-making
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  • Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and the wider People team
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Profile

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  • Proven experience in a People/HR Specialist or Advisor role (2+ years minimum)
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  • Background in matrixed organisations, ideally within tech, professional services, or legal sectors
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  • Experience partnering with COEs
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  • Strong ER case management experience across performance, grievances, and disciplinaries
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  • Experience independently delivering small to medium change projects
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  • Exposure to career frameworks and role design is advantageous
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  • Data-driven mindset, able to demonstrate impact through metrics and insights
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  • Confident coaching managers and handling complex stakeholder situations
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  • Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working autonomously
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Job Offer

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  • Competitive day rate (via umbrella, inside IR35)
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  • Hybrid working (2-3 days on-site)
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  • Opportunity to operate at Junior HR Business Partner level
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  • Exposure to organisational design and change projects
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  • Fast-paced, well-established environment with strong HR practices
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  • Potential opportunity for a permanent role
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