Talent & HR Partner

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).

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