Who We Are

Brunswick is a leading advisory firm specialising in critical issues and strategic communication. With offices in major financial and policy centres across the globe, we partner with many of the world’s most influential organisations.

Our People team plays a central role in supporting colleagues and shaping a culture where everyone can thrive. We are ambitious, collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional employee experience.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and confident HR Advisor to join our London People Team at Brunswick. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied generalist role where you’ll be trusted to make a real impact from day one.

You will provide HR advice and support across London and, when required, more widely across the Group in an international context. With end-to-end responsibility for the employee lifecycle, you’ll have the chance to work on everything from HR operations, reward and performance, and global mobility through to early careers programmes and inclusion initiatives.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and building trusted relationships - where no two days look the same. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, while developing your expertise within a collaborative and ambitious People team.

About the Role

The HR Advisor will report into a Senior HR Manager and work closely with the Head of People, London, the other Senior HR Manager, and the HR Coordinator. You will also collaborate with specialist HR teams – Talent Acquisition, Data & Systems, Reward & Policy, Learning & Development – and the wider Global People teams.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide advisory support to London teams, with a particular focus on our client-handling Executives.
• Advise colleagues on our policies, performance, wellbeing, and procedural matters.
• Coach and support colleagues to resolve sensitive issues and improve the employee experience and engagement.
• Manage smaller employee relations cases independently and escalate complex matters appropriately.
• Assist Senior HR Managers and leadership with workforce planning in core services, practice groups, and sector teams.

International Mobility & Secondments

• Support the end-to-end process for secondments to London, including proposals, approvals, and ongoing liaison.
• Liaise with immigration lawyers, tax advisors, and payroll teams to ensure compliance and smooth experiences.
• Oversee logistics such as visas, relocation arrangements, and reintegration following assignments.

Entry Careers

• Support early careers initiatives, including internships, apprentice and executive-level recruitment.
• Support rotations for Executives, conducting check-in conversations at key milestones.
• Work closely with mentors/leads to ensure a high-quality entry career employee experience.

Employee Lifecycle

• Oversee the employee lifecycle process for London colleagues.
• Ensure inductions, new joiner check-ins, and probation administration are delivered effectively.
• Manage family leave processes and reintegration following return.
• Oversee and support the HR Coordinator to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processes including payroll requirements.

Culture and Inclusion

• Contribute to Brunswick’s Culture and Inclusion initiatives, including HR-specific actions.
• Support engagement activities such as recognition, team days, wellbeing, mental health awareness, cultural events, and continuous feedback.

Policies, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate HR data in collaboration with the Global People Systems and Data team.
• Support the review and improvement of HR policies, balancing best practice with practical application.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, right-to-work, and accurate record-keeping requirements.
• Support cyclical People projects such as benefits renewals, remuneration, appraisal, and policy reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD qualification – level 5 or above (or working towards).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR generalist role with responsibility across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience managing international mobility/secondments, including working with immigration lawyers, tax advisors, and suppliers.
• Experience in employee relations, particularly in managing sensitive issues around performance, wellbeing, and personal circumstances.
• Experience supporting entry careers recruitment and development programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client-service mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively provide solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of HR systems (Sage People desirable).

Why Join Us

At Brunswick, joining our People team means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious, and professional community. You will benefit from:

• Employee programmes and benefits that support your financial future, health and wellbeing, family and community, and continuous professional development.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-regional People projects.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-profile initiatives such as our Executive Cohort hiring cycles and our Taylor Bennett Foundation partnership.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world. 

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.