HR & Recruitment Advisor

Sequentis Health is a healthcare primary market research consultancy that partners with global pharmaceutical companies to support their most critical strategic decisions. We specialise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with deep expertise across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Our mission is to deliver a superior client experience while fostering personalised career development for our team. We cultivate a culture built on collaboration, commitment to excellence, and continuous growth.

At Sequentis Health, you'll be empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career, and make a meaningful impact.

We are currently seeking an HR & Recruitment Advisor to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a broad and hands-on role with strong ownership of recruitment and talent acquisition, alongside responsibility for delivering high-quality HR operations and advisory support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across the UK and US, from role briefing through to offer and onboarding, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience throughout
• Source and build talent pipelines for key roles to support ongoing hiring needs across the business
• Coordinate the onboarding and induction process, delivering HR induction presentations and working with hiring managers and L&D to ensure structured induction plans are in place

HR Operations

• Provide day-to-day HR administration, including employee records, HR systems, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and issue formal employment documentation, including contractual amendments, leaver correspondence, reference requests, and letters relating to formal HR processes
• Support payroll and employee benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to key deadlines
• Conduct exit interviews and manage leaver administration and associated processes

HR Advisory & Continuous Improvement

• Provide practical, day-to-day HR advisory support to managers and employees, ensuring matters are handled consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policy
• Support employee engagement activity, including running surveys and coordinating follow-up actions
• Support the ongoing development of HR processes, policies, and DE&I initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or Recruitment-focused HR role
• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience, ideally across multiple functions or markets
• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant HR experience
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience supporting payroll processes and working with HR systems
• Confident managing HR administration and documentation with strong attention to detail
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-focused
• Experience of HR in both the UK and the US is desirable.
• Experience with HR systems implementation is desirable; familiarity with HiBob would be an advantage.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary plus discretionary annual bonus
• Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (with additional days in the 5th and 9th year, in recognition of long service)
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Private Pension
• Flu Jabs
• Eye Test
• EAP
• Access to Employee Benefits Platform
• Gym access
• Cycle to Work Scheme

🌈 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Sequentis Health, we are committed to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are embedded in how we work and grow together. As a global business partnering with diverse clients and stakeholders, we recognise that different perspectives strengthen our thinking, enhance our research, and drive better outcomes. We believe that everyone should feel respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work, regardless of any protected characteristic, background, or personal circumstance. Inclusion is not a standalone initiative at Sequentis Health; it is fundamental to our culture, our collaboration, and our continued success.

Please note:

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. This is a legal requirement for all roles and is not related to nationality or citizenship.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. We appreciate your interest in Sequentis Health and will be in touch if your profile is shortlisted.