Senior HR Advisor (Data & Operations)

About the role

A newly created role within Proxima's HR team in London, supporting the effective use of people data, HR systems, reporting and operational processes across a global management consultancy. Working with HR leadership, regional HR colleagues, Finance, IT and business stakeholders, the Senior HR Advisor provides accurate, secure and actionable people insights and drives continuous improvement in HR operations, data quality and the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and improvement of HR dashboards, reports and management information on workforce trends, organisational metrics and people risks
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to define reporting needs and turn complex people data into decision-ready insights
• Oversee core HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle so they are efficient, consistent and aligned to global ways of working
• Act as subject matter expert for HR data, reporting, systems and processes, giving guidance and escalation support
• Maintain data quality, integrity and governance, and produce regular and ad hoc reports on headcount, attrition, diversity, performance, absence, compensation and workforce planning
• Support global HR projects, system enhancements and process improvements, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation and adoption
• Work with IT, Finance and others to improve integrations, reporting workflows, data controls and automation
• Ensure sensitive people data is handled securely and confidentially, and monitor operational performance and service delivery
• Develop guidance, templates and process documentation, and coach colleagues on data interpretation, reporting tools and process standards

Required profile

• Demonstrable HR operations, HR systems, people analytics or HR reporting experience, ideally in a global professional services or management consultancy
• Experience defining reporting needs with senior HR and business stakeholders and presenting workforce data insights
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, contractual changes, absence, performance, compensation, leavers)
• Experience improving data quality, process controls, automation or operational effectiveness
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience is desirable

Required skills

• Familiarity with HR information systems and reporting tools; Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, Workday or similar is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and stakeholder management
• Confidentiality, data protection and handling of sensitive employee information

What we offer

• Competitive salary and market-leading benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Supportive environment with a global network, well-being and social responsibility commitments
• Opportunities to join company committees