Senior HR Advisor, Transformation & Talent Acquisition, London

Senior HR Advisor – Transformation & Talent Acquisition, London
This is a 12-month Maternity Leave cover to provide effective and people-centred HR support across E3G, with a particular focus on Talent Acquisition and Transformation in line with our new strategy. This HR role will partner with managers to attract talented staff, maintain excellent HR data and systems, and help deliver a high-quality HR service that supports E3G’s mission and people strategy. The organisation is going through a period of transformation, and the placeholder will need to guide staff through this transition and cultural shift, support on the implementation of systems such as a resourcing and funding system from a HR perspective as well as implement a new HR system. This role will also cover the duties of the HR Advisor whilst on maternity leave. We are looking for someone highly experienced that can lead initiatives during this period of change.
Background
E3G is a leading European climate think tank working to accelerate the global transition to a safe climate. With around 150 staff across offices in London, Berlin, Brussels, Washington DC, and internationally, the organisation is growing and evolving its people operations to match its ambitions.
The HR Advisor is part of a dynamic small team and works to strengthening its HR infrastructure. The postholder plays a central role in ensuring robust recruitment processes and a well-maintained HRIS, while also contributing to broader people initiatives that support staff wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Transformation/Project:
With the implementation of a new system that manages resources and grant allocation, you will be required to analyse data from a HR mindset and design policies that will assist staff through this period of change
Be part of a team choosing and implementing these systems to ensure effective allocation and management of staff
Implement a new HR system that enables us to take an integrated approach with the resourcing allocation and Establishment and support staff to understand the change and how it effects their work
Redesign the onboarding experience and work on projects to improve people practices and the overall staff experience at E3G
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:
Lead end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles across E3G, from junior to senior levels and partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, define role requirements, and agree candidate selection criteria
Manage job postings across relevant platforms and networks, including specialist climate and policy job boards, screen applications, coordinate interview processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout.
Provide advice on fair and inclusive hiring practices and support the organisation’s diversity and inclusion commitments
Manage offers together with the HR Business Partners, conduct right-to-work checks, and coordinate all pre-employment administration
Maintain and continuously improve recruitment processes, templates, and documentation.
BambooHR System Administration:
Serve as the primary system administrator for BambooHR, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee records across the full employee lifecycle
Configure and maintain BambooHR modules including onboarding workflows, e-signatures, time-off tracking and reporting and provide training/support to all employees
Develop and run regular HR data reports to support management information needs, including headcount, turnover, and diversity metrics
General HR Advisory:
Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff on a range of employment matters, including policies, absence, and parental leave and support the delivery of HR processes such as probation reviews
Experience
Demonstrable extensive experience in HR and transformation
Able to take an idea and implement this into a working system or process
Strong experience implementing HR Systems
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Proven ability to manage recruitment processes end-to-end and advise hiring managers effectively.
Able to analyse data and numerical skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
A commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
CIPD Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience).
Experience working in professional services, think tank, NGO, charity, or mission-driven organisation.
What We Offer
12 month fixed-term, full-time position
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working approach
25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year
Employers pension contribution plan
Yearly process for remuneration review
The indicative salary range in London is £39,000 to £44,000 annually depending on experience and expertise.
E3G is unable to provide any relocation. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance to candidates who would need to change locations in order to take up this position. We require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.
How to Apply
Please submit your application in English and include:
A CV of maximum two pages
A cover letter of no more than one page
The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026 however E3G is looking to appoint quickly and so may appoint before the deadline for applications, therefore you are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.
Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Employment type
Fixed term

Work arrangement
No