HR Adviser

HR Adviser – Reading

Location: Reading, Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Reports to: HR Operations Lead

Type: Full time, permanent

Ascot Lloyd is one of the UK’s leading independent wealth management firms, proudly serving over 22,000 clients with a commitment to excellence. As a fast‑growing national firm backed by Nordic Capital, we are at the forefront of transforming the wealth management landscape through expert financial advice, outstanding client service and innovative technology.

• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical, life assurance and critical illness cover
• Electric car salary sacrifice
• Paid time off for celebrations and volunteering
• Market‑competitive compensation, performance bonuses and long‑term incentives
• Comprehensive learning and development portal, tailored training plans and professional membership sponsorship

Join our dynamic HR department of 20+ professionals in a values‑driven environment that values initiative, accuracy and a data‑driven mindset. Mentorship is available and projects are diverse, providing a platform to grow your HR career.

• Act as a second‑tier point of contact and escalation for HR enquiries, providing timely, pragmatic resolutions.
• Support the maintenance of our HRIS system and ensure accurate, compliant records.
• Lead or support annual processes across the employee lifecycle, including reward, recruitment, and management information activities.
• Ensure policies are reviewed, updated and uploaded to Athena, incorporating legislative changes.
• Deliver a client‑first, fully inclusive resourcing experience that enhances the brand.
• Continuously review processes and workflows to drive efficiency, employee satisfaction and a competitive employee value proposition.
• Manage employee relations casework with a focus on positive working relationships and best practice alignment.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong judgement with problem‑solving skills for complex scenarios.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience developing and maintaining HR Information Systems.
• High level of data fluency and experience with data analytics and complex problem resolution.
• CIPD Level 3/5 qualified or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures to modernise employee experience.
• Experience working in organisations that have undergone rapid growth and transformation.
• Experience in a high‑paced, high‑change environment.
• Initiative and drive for results with a solutions‑focused approach.

As part of the Ascot Lloyd family, you’ll contribute to a culture that champions a client‑first approach, clarity, expertise and collaboration while enjoying the support of a strong learning pathway and a forward‑thinking technology stack.