HR Advisory Manager

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As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are hiring a HR Advisory Manager to lead our client facing HR Advice Line and HR operations function. You will lead and support a three level advisory model that ensures the right support is delivered to our clients at the right level.

You will lead a team of HR Advisors delivering advice & guidance services at levels 1 & 2 (people, operations, quality, SLAs) and own the triage and escalation of complex queries and support into Level 3, the HR consultancy team.

You'll also oversee the HR documentation & administration workstream (handbooks, policy suites, contracts, letters, HR Software inputs, surveys and training). This is a client facing leadership role central to our integrated Pay & People offering, working closely with Payroll and HR Software to deliver a joined up service.

You'll make an impact by:

• Operate and continually improve a client facing HR Advice Line delivering Level 1 and Level 2 advice.
• Triage incoming client queries; assign to Level 1/Level 2 and escalate to Consulting (Level 3) as per agreed criteria.
• Manage and develop the people and products within the operations team of HR administrators and documentation experts
• Oversee creation and maintenance of client documentation: handbooks, policy suites, contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence.
• Line manage Advisors/Admin and Senior Advisors resources; set workflows, rotas, and quality standards.
• Work closely with HR Consultants/Senior HR Consultants (Level 3) on escalations and complex cases.
• Partner with Payroll on starters/leavers/changes and with HR Software on data accuracy and process automation
• Maintain a risk and escalation framework with clear thresholds for Level 3 referral.
• Ensure case logging, document control and auditability across advice and documentation.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Operated at Senior HR Advisor / HR Manager level in an advice and guidance environment (outsourced/consulting or complex multi client).
• Strong, practical UK employment law knowledge and case handling judgement.
• Proven experience leading teams (advice line/advisory/admin/documentation).
• Confident running triage, setting SLAs, and ensuring quality and escalation discipline.
• Experience with HR documentation (handbooks, policy suites, contracts, letters) and HR admin/HR Software processes.
• Client facing communication skills; calm, clear and commercially pragmatic.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.