HR Coordinator Location: Southampton Salary: £35,000-£37,500, depending on experience Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: Three days in the office and two days from home We are partnering with a highly regarded, established professional services firm to recruit an experienced HR Coordinator . This is a broad and responsible opportunity within a supportive HR team, offering exposure across HR operations, employee engagement, learning and development, HR systems and the full employee lifecycle. The position is considerably broader than a traditional HR Assistant role and would suit someone with several years of HR experience who is ready to take greater ownership and become a trusted point of contact within the team. The Role You will provide accurate, responsive and commercially focused HR support across the organisation. Responsibilities will include: Coordinating new-starter and onboarding processes Preparing contracts, letters and employee documentation Managing pre-employment checks and induction arrangements Tracking probation periods and contractual changes Maintaining personnel files and employee records Processing salary, promotion and organisational updates Supporting payroll-related administration Coordinating leaver processes Responding to first-line HR queries Supporting employee-relations documentation and meetings Assisting with benefits, recognition and wellbeing initiatives Maintaining HR templates, policies and guidance documents HR Systems and Reporting A significant element of the role will be taking day-to-day ownership of the organisation's HR information system. You will: Maintain accurate employee information Process changes to roles, salaries, reporting lines and contracts Produce standard and bespoke reports Support colleagues with routine system queries Help develop reporting functionality Review reports for accuracy, omissions and inconsistencies Analyse and manipulate HR data using Excel Experience of a specific HR platform is not essential, as training can be provided. However, strong experience using an HR database or HRIS is required. You must be someone who checks and questions data rather than assuming that a system-generated report is automatically correct. Learning and Development You will also support the administration of professional development and qualification programmes, including: Coordinating trainee qualification pathways Supporting examination and registration processes Tracking training and qualification deadlines Liaising with employees, managers and external professional bodies Administering learning and career-development activity Supporting induction programmes Coordinating development conversations You will also assist with employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. About You We are looking for someone with approximately three to four years' relevant HR experience who can demonstrate: Strong HR administration and employee-lifecycle experience Experience maintaining confidential employee data Confidence using an HRIS or employee database Strong Excel and reporting skills Excellent attention to detail Clear and professional written communication The ability to prioritise competing deadlines Confidence working with multiple stakeholders A proactive and curious approach The maturity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, accountancy, consultancy or another structured corporate environment would be highly beneficial. You will be commercially aware, emotionally intelligent and comfortable joining an organisation that is continuing to develop its systems, culture and ways of working. This opportunity will not suit someone who wants to complete tasks without considering their wider purpose. The organisation is looking for someone who notices inconsistencies, asks sensible questions and looks for opportunities to improve how things are done. Why Apply? Broad exposure across multiple areas of HR Ownership of a business-critical HR system Excellent experience in reporting and employee data Involvement in learning and professional qualifications A supportive and experienced HR team High visibility across the organisation Genuine scope to improve processes and ways of working A newly refurbished, collaborative office environment Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
HR Coordinator Location: Southampton Salary: £35,000-£37,500, depending on experience Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: Three days in the office and two days from home We are partnering with a highly regarded, established professional services firm to recruit an experienced HR Coordinator . This is a broad and responsible opportunity within a supportive HR team, offering exposure across HR operations, employee engagement, learning and development, HR systems and the full employee lifecycle. The position is considerably broader than a traditional HR Assistant role and would suit someone with several years of HR experience who is ready to take greater ownership and become a trusted point of contact within the team. The Role You will provide accurate, responsive and commercially focused HR support across the organisation. Responsibilities will include: Coordinating new-starter and onboarding processes Preparing contracts, letters and employee documentation Managing pre-employment checks and induction arrangements Tracking probation periods and contractual changes Maintaining personnel files and employee records Processing salary, promotion and organisational updates Supporting payroll-related administration Coordinating leaver processes Responding to first-line HR queries Supporting employee-relations documentation and meetings Assisting with benefits, recognition and wellbeing initiatives Maintaining HR templates, policies and guidance documents HR Systems and Reporting A significant element of the role will be taking day-to-day ownership of the organisation's HR information system. You will: Maintain accurate employee information Process changes to roles, salaries, reporting lines and contracts Produce standard and bespoke reports Support colleagues with routine system queries Help develop reporting functionality Review reports for accuracy, omissions and inconsistencies Analyse and manipulate HR data using Excel Experience of a specific HR platform is not essential, as training can be provided. However, strong experience using an HR database or HRIS is required. You must be someone who checks and questions data rather than assuming that a system-generated report is automatically correct. Learning and Development You will also support the administration of professional development and qualification programmes, including: Coordinating trainee qualification pathways Supporting examination and registration processes Tracking training and qualification deadlines Liaising with employees, managers and external professional bodies Administering learning and career-development activity Supporting induction programmes Coordinating development conversations You will also assist with employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. About You We are looking for someone with approximately three to four years' relevant HR experience who can demonstrate: Strong HR administration and employee-lifecycle experience Experience maintaining confidential employee data Confidence using an HRIS or employee database Strong Excel and reporting skills Excellent attention to detail Clear and professional written communication The ability to prioritise competing deadlines Confidence working with multiple stakeholders A proactive and curious approach The maturity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, accountancy, consultancy or another structured corporate environment would be highly beneficial. You will be commercially aware, emotionally intelligent and comfortable joining an organisation that is continuing to develop its systems, culture and ways of working. This opportunity will not suit someone who wants to complete tasks without considering their wider purpose. The organisation is looking for someone who notices inconsistencies, asks sensible questions and looks for opportunities to improve how things are done. Why Apply? Broad exposure across multiple areas of HR Ownership of a business-critical HR system Excellent experience in reporting and employee data Involvement in learning and professional qualifications A supportive and experienced HR team High visibility across the organisation Genuine scope to improve processes and ways of working A newly refurbished, collaborative office environment Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
HR Advisor / HR Consultant City of London Hybrid - 2 days in office £70,000 - £80,000 C&C Search is currently partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor / HR Consultant into a varied, client-facing advisory role. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident HR generalist with strong employee relations experience who enjoys working commercially, building trusted relationships and providing practical, risk-aware HR advice. The role will be approximately 80% focused on supporting an external member/client base of around 200 organisations, with 20% supporting internal HR activity. You will act as a trusted HR advisor, supporting clients with a broad range of people matters including employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance, restructures, consultation processes, policy, process, documentation and employment-law-adjacent HR guidance. This is not a solicitor role, but a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice is essential. Key responsibilities will include: • Providing clear, practical HR advice to clients across a wide range of employee relations matters• Supporting clients with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes• Advising on restructures, consultation processes and associated documentation• Drafting and reviewing HR policies, contracts, letters and process documents• Identifying employment relations, reputational and commercial risk, and providing pragmatic recommendations• Building trusted, responsive relationships with senior stakeholders and external clients• Collaborating with internal specialists to deliver joined-up client support• Supporting internal HR activity as required We are looking for someone who brings: • Strong HR advisory, senior HR advisory, HR consultant or HR manager experience• Excellent employee relations capability• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice• Experience advising multiple stakeholders, business areas, sites or clients• A calm, credible and highly client-facing style• The ability to translate HR complexity into clear, commercial and practical guidance• A process-minded approach, with confidence creating and improving HR documentation• CIPD qualification preferred This role could suit someone coming from an outsourced HR, HR consultancy, professional services, SME, financial services or founder-led environment. It may also suit an in-house HR professional looking to move into a broader, more externally facing advisory role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, complex ER and meaningful client relationships. For more information, please contact the C&C Search HR, Reward & Talent team in confidence.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
HR Advisor / HR Consultant City of London Hybrid - 2 days in office £70,000 - £80,000 C&C Search is currently partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor / HR Consultant into a varied, client-facing advisory role. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident HR generalist with strong employee relations experience who enjoys working commercially, building trusted relationships and providing practical, risk-aware HR advice. The role will be approximately 80% focused on supporting an external member/client base of around 200 organisations, with 20% supporting internal HR activity. You will act as a trusted HR advisor, supporting clients with a broad range of people matters including employee relations, performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance, restructures, consultation processes, policy, process, documentation and employment-law-adjacent HR guidance. This is not a solicitor role, but a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice is essential. Key responsibilities will include: • Providing clear, practical HR advice to clients across a wide range of employee relations matters• Supporting clients with performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes• Advising on restructures, consultation processes and associated documentation• Drafting and reviewing HR policies, contracts, letters and process documents• Identifying employment relations, reputational and commercial risk, and providing pragmatic recommendations• Building trusted, responsive relationships with senior stakeholders and external clients• Collaborating with internal specialists to deliver joined-up client support• Supporting internal HR activity as required We are looking for someone who brings: • Strong HR advisory, senior HR advisory, HR consultant or HR manager experience• Excellent employee relations capability• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice• Experience advising multiple stakeholders, business areas, sites or clients• A calm, credible and highly client-facing style• The ability to translate HR complexity into clear, commercial and practical guidance• A process-minded approach, with confidence creating and improving HR documentation• CIPD qualification preferred This role could suit someone coming from an outsourced HR, HR consultancy, professional services, SME, financial services or founder-led environment. It may also suit an in-house HR professional looking to move into a broader, more externally facing advisory role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, complex ER and meaningful client relationships. For more information, please contact the C&C Search HR, Reward & Talent team in confidence.
Senior HR Advisor - Engagement and Development Contract: Long-term fixed-term maternity cover Duration: Approximately 12-15 months Salary: Up to £50,000 Completion bonus: £3,000, subject to completing the contract Location: Southampton or London Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: 60% office attendance and 40% home working We are partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a commercially astute Senior HR Advisor for a long-term maternity-cover contract. This is a broad and influential position encompassing employee relations, employment law, policy development, learning and development, employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join an experienced and collegiate HR team during an important period of organisational and cultural development. This is not a narrow employee-relations case-management role. The organisation is seeking a pragmatic HR professional who can balance legal compliance, employee needs and commercial priorities. The Role You will provide professional and commercially focused HR advice to senior stakeholders, managers and employees. Responsibilities will include: Managing employee-relations matters from beginning to end Advising on performance, capability and probation Managing sickness absence and wellbeing-related cases Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes Advising on flexible-working applications Preparing investigation reports and outcome documentation Coaching managers through sensitive employee matters Maintaining accurate case records Encouraging early and effective resolution Conducting exit interviews and identifying recurring themes Advising managers on policies and people-management frameworks The ER workload is not exceptionally high volume, but matters can be sensitive, nuanced and commercially significant. Employment Law and Policy You will act as a key employment-law and policy specialist within the HR team. This will include: Monitoring changes to UK employment legislation Keeping abreast of relevant case-law developments Briefing colleagues and senior stakeholders Reviewing and updating existing HR policies Drafting new policies and guidance Assessing how legislative changes affect wider processes Planning policy reviews around implementation dates Translating legal requirements into practical business advice The successful person will be able to go beyond explaining what the law says. You will consider: Commercial risk Employee impact Organisational culture Operational practicality Internal precedent Longer-term consequences Learning and Development The role also includes meaningful responsibility for employee and professional development. You will: Lead the new-starter induction experience Manage trainee and professional qualification processes Act as a point of contact for trainees Liaise with managers, professional bodies and examination boards Coordinate mandatory, compliance and professional training Monitor qualification and examination timelines Support career-development pathways Contribute to the design and delivery of training Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing Working with the wider HR team and relevant senior sponsors, you will: Support employee-engagement initiatives Coordinate inclusion and awareness activity Assist with wellbeing programmes Support an internal Mental Health First Aider network Promote positive employee initiatives Contribute to wider HR and organisational-development projects About You The ideal candidate will have approximately five to six years' broad HR experience and be able to demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong and current UK employment-law knowledge End-to-end management of sensitive or complex ER matters Experience advising senior stakeholders Policy drafting and review experience Confidence interpreting legislation Excellent written communication Strong influencing and relationship-building skills Experience designing or delivering training High levels of discretion and emotional intelligence The ability to remain calm in challenging situations Sound commercial judgement Confidence challenging senior people appropriately The ability to work autonomously while seeking input when required Experience within professional services, legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services or another complex corporate environment would be advantageous. Candidates who have worked within partnership, matrix or regulated organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. The Right Approach The organisation is looking for someone who can listen to a stakeholder's preferred course of action, assess the risks and return with a balanced recommendation. You will not simply follow an instruction because it came from a senior person, nor apply a process without considering the wider context. The successful candidate will be: Pragmatic Commercially minded Thoughtful Solutions-focused Confident without being self-important Comfortable challenging constructively Patient during organisational change Able to work effectively with differing views and priorities Location The preferred base is Southampton, with hybrid working available. London-based candidates may also be considered, provided they are comfortable working regularly from the London office and travelling to Southampton approximately once a week. Travel between UK offices will be required. Why Apply? Broad and varied Senior HR Advisor remit Meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders Lead responsibility for employment law and policy Interesting and sensitive ER work Involvement in organisational and cultural change Responsibility for learning and professional development Exposure to engagement, inclusion and wellbeing Supportive and experienced HR team A substantial completion bonus Potential for longer-term opportunity, although this cannot be guaranteed Applicants must be available to commit to the full fixed-term contract. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Senior HR Advisor - Engagement and Development Contract: Long-term fixed-term maternity cover Duration: Approximately 12-15 months Salary: Up to £50,000 Completion bonus: £3,000, subject to completing the contract Location: Southampton or London Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: 60% office attendance and 40% home working We are partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a commercially astute Senior HR Advisor for a long-term maternity-cover contract. This is a broad and influential position encompassing employee relations, employment law, policy development, learning and development, employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join an experienced and collegiate HR team during an important period of organisational and cultural development. This is not a narrow employee-relations case-management role. The organisation is seeking a pragmatic HR professional who can balance legal compliance, employee needs and commercial priorities. The Role You will provide professional and commercially focused HR advice to senior stakeholders, managers and employees. Responsibilities will include: Managing employee-relations matters from beginning to end Advising on performance, capability and probation Managing sickness absence and wellbeing-related cases Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes Advising on flexible-working applications Preparing investigation reports and outcome documentation Coaching managers through sensitive employee matters Maintaining accurate case records Encouraging early and effective resolution Conducting exit interviews and identifying recurring themes Advising managers on policies and people-management frameworks The ER workload is not exceptionally high volume, but matters can be sensitive, nuanced and commercially significant. Employment Law and Policy You will act as a key employment-law and policy specialist within the HR team. This will include: Monitoring changes to UK employment legislation Keeping abreast of relevant case-law developments Briefing colleagues and senior stakeholders Reviewing and updating existing HR policies Drafting new policies and guidance Assessing how legislative changes affect wider processes Planning policy reviews around implementation dates Translating legal requirements into practical business advice The successful person will be able to go beyond explaining what the law says. You will consider: Commercial risk Employee impact Organisational culture Operational practicality Internal precedent Longer-term consequences Learning and Development The role also includes meaningful responsibility for employee and professional development. You will: Lead the new-starter induction experience Manage trainee and professional qualification processes Act as a point of contact for trainees Liaise with managers, professional bodies and examination boards Coordinate mandatory, compliance and professional training Monitor qualification and examination timelines Support career-development pathways Contribute to the design and delivery of training Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing Working with the wider HR team and relevant senior sponsors, you will: Support employee-engagement initiatives Coordinate inclusion and awareness activity Assist with wellbeing programmes Support an internal Mental Health First Aider network Promote positive employee initiatives Contribute to wider HR and organisational-development projects About You The ideal candidate will have approximately five to six years' broad HR experience and be able to demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong and current UK employment-law knowledge End-to-end management of sensitive or complex ER matters Experience advising senior stakeholders Policy drafting and review experience Confidence interpreting legislation Excellent written communication Strong influencing and relationship-building skills Experience designing or delivering training High levels of discretion and emotional intelligence The ability to remain calm in challenging situations Sound commercial judgement Confidence challenging senior people appropriately The ability to work autonomously while seeking input when required Experience within professional services, legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services or another complex corporate environment would be advantageous. Candidates who have worked within partnership, matrix or regulated organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. The Right Approach The organisation is looking for someone who can listen to a stakeholder's preferred course of action, assess the risks and return with a balanced recommendation. You will not simply follow an instruction because it came from a senior person, nor apply a process without considering the wider context. The successful candidate will be: Pragmatic Commercially minded Thoughtful Solutions-focused Confident without being self-important Comfortable challenging constructively Patient during organisational change Able to work effectively with differing views and priorities Location The preferred base is Southampton, with hybrid working available. London-based candidates may also be considered, provided they are comfortable working regularly from the London office and travelling to Southampton approximately once a week. Travel between UK offices will be required. Why Apply? Broad and varied Senior HR Advisor remit Meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders Lead responsibility for employment law and policy Interesting and sensitive ER work Involvement in organisational and cultural change Responsibility for learning and professional development Exposure to engagement, inclusion and wellbeing Supportive and experienced HR team A substantial completion bonus Potential for longer-term opportunity, although this cannot be guaranteed Applicants must be available to commit to the full fixed-term contract. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
