Senior HR Advisor, Transformation & Talent Acquisition

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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