Senior HR Advisor (Senior Associate Level) at ERM

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations Expertise, Policy & Compliance Knowledge, Strategic & Analytical Skills, Leadership & Mentoring, Communication Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

People Advisory Senior Specialist Overview At ERM, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and integrity across our global workforce. The People Advisory Senior Specialist plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced HR support and guidance throughout the EMEA region. This position is designed for an experienced HR professional who thrives on managing complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic HR initiatives that align with ERM’s long-term goals. Key Responsibilities 1. Complex Case Management Handle and resolve complex, high-risk employee relations issues with discretion and legal precision. Serve as the first point of escalation for People Advisory Specialists, ensuring timely and effective resolution before matters reach the Manager. 2. Quality Assurance and Case Review Audit case files and resolutions to maintain consistency and compliance across HR practices. Provide feedback and guidance to enhance advisory services and collaborate on process improvements. 3. Policy Development and Implementation Lead the creation and updating of HR policies to reflect current legislation and best practices. Stay informed on legal changes and facilitate policy roll-outs through training and workshops. 4. Strategic HR Initiatives Partner with HR leadership to design and implement initiatives that support organizational objectives. Analyze HR trends and metrics to recommend strategies for workforce engagement and satisfaction. 5. Leadership and Team Development Mentor People Advisory Specialists and People Services Associates, promoting continuous learning. Organize training sessions to keep the HR team aligned with industry standards. 6. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, offering expert HR advice and insights. Represent HR in meetings to align case management strategies with business priorities. 7. HR Projects and Change Management Lead HR Advisory projects, including system implementations and process improvements. Ensure smooth communication and integration of change initiatives across the organization. Skills & Qualifications Employee Relations Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex cases with tact and legal accuracy. Policy & Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of employment law across EMEA and experience in policy development. Strategic & Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret HR data and trends to inform decision-making. Leadership & Mentoring: Track record of developing HR professionals and fostering team growth. Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to engage with all organizational levels effectively. Why Join ERM? As a global leader in sustainability consulting, ERM offers a dynamic environment where HR professionals can make a meaningful impact. You’ll work alongside passionate experts, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help shape a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. About ERM ERM is the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to address their most pressing environmental, health, safety, risk, and social challenges. With over 50 years of experience and a presence in more than 40 countries, ERM combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to help clients achieve their sustainability goals. Our purpose is to shape a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations, and our people are at the heart of this mission. ⠀ ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles

Responsibilities

The Senior HR Advisor will handle complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with HR practices. They will also lead policy development and strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.