HR Advisor

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Salary Range: £45,000 per annum

Security Clearance: BPSS

Reports to: HR Manager

The Company:

Amber Labs is a cutting-edge technology consultancy on a mission to accelerate innovation. We empower autonomy, encourage experimentation, and foster rapid learning to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Collaboration is at our core, our teams of consultants, analysts, and support staff work seamlessly to reduce risk and speed up delivery.

The Role

We are seeking an experiencedHR Advisorto play a key role in building a resilient, scalable HR function within our growing technology consultancy.

This role will act as the primary day to day HR partner for managers, providing trusted advice on employee relations, performance management, and people processes, while working closely with the HR Manager on strategic initiatives.

You’ll balance hands-on delivery with forward-looking improvements to how we support our people.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Manager Support

Act as a first point of contact for line managers on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases
Lead ER cases end-to-end, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management
Prepare and review formal HR documentation and correspondence

People Partnering

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
Support workforce planning, organisational change, and role design discussions
Advise on probation outcomes, pay changes, and contractual matters

Policy, Compliance & Risk

Ensure HR practices align with UK employment law and best practice
Lead on updating and embedding HR policies and procedures
Support preparation for tribunals, settlements, and external legal engagement
Partner with the HR Manager on risk mitigation and complex case strategy

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead or support HR initiatives across performance management, wellbeing, engagement, and DE&I
Improve HR processes, documentation, and use of HR systems
Contribute to HR reporting and insights for senior leadership

Team Collaboration

Work closely with the HR Administrator to ensure smooth HR operations
Provide guidance, quality assurance, and informal mentoring
Act as deputy to the HR Manager during periods of absence where appropriate

Requirements

Strong experience in an HR Advisor role within the UK
Proven track record of independently managing ER cases
Solid working knowledge of UK employment law
Experience in a fast-paced, consultancy, or tech environment
Confident stakeholder management and coaching skills
Pragmatic, people-focused, and solutions-oriented approach
CIPD Level 5 or working towards (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Remote-first working
Private medical insurance (Aviva) after probation
EV salary sacrifice scheme (After 1 year service)
Access to Perkbox
Employee referral bonus

Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is Fulltime, and all employees are required to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.)

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.

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