Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, but our advice is always succinct, clear and honest.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do - and our People Team plays a pivotal role in making Frontier an exceptional place to work. We bring together talented individuals who use economic insight to solve complex challenges, and the People Team ensures they have the environment, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Responsible for designing and delivering Frontier’s People strategy across Europe, the team includes Recruitment and Onboarding, HR Business Partnership, and Learning and Development. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the business, we foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and excellence - where every individual can perform at their best and feel valued for their contribution.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to play a key role in shaping and delivering Frontier’s People agenda across our European offices. This role is well suited to someone with a strong understanding of commercial drivers and professional services environments, who can balance strategic impact with hands-on HR delivery.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing both strategic and operational HR partnership that supports business objectives and fosters a positive, high-performing culture. You will manage and coach our HR Business Partner, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality HR support across offices. You will also lead on complex employee relations and performance matters, applying sound judgement, a pragmatic approach, and a strong commercial mindset, while keeping Frontier’s culture at the forefront.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic people initiatives while maintaining close involvement in day-to-day HR activity within an international, knowledge-based organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesHR Business Partnership
Develop and maintain strong, proactive relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders across Europe.
Lead on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development.
Coach and manage the HR Business Partner, ensuring consistent and effective HR support across offices.
Represent the People function in senior forums, providing insight and practical, commercially-focused recommendations.
Performance and Employee Relations
Lead on complex or sensitive employee relations cases, providing clear, pragmatic guidance.
Ensure performance and capability processes support high-performing practices, with an inclusive, fair, and consistent approach.
Coach leaders to confidently manage performance, feedback, and difficult conversations.
Partner with the wider People team to evolve policies and deliver relevant training.
Talent Management and Development
Partner on annual pay, bonus, and promotion processes, promoting a high-performance and feedback culture aligned with Frontier’s expectations framework.
Identify and respond to talent trends, progression opportunities, and retention risks, working collaboratively with practices to design and deliver impactful solutions.
Ensure talent management approaches are inclusive by design and delivery, promoting diversity and equity at all levels.
Collaborate with Learning & Development to align growth opportunities with business needs.
Insights and Project Leadership
Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and risks, supporting strategic workforce discussions.
Lead or contribute to people-related projects, ensuring they are well-scoped, practical, and delivered to a high standard.
Use feedback and insight from practices to drive continuous improvement within the People team.
Prepare papers, data, and analysis to support People Leadership Team and Executive discussions.
Culture and Collaboration
Champion Frontier’s culture of openness, collaboration, and co-creation.
Promote consistent, values-led people practices across offices.
Act as a bridge between the People team and the wider business, role-modelling clear, approachable communication.
About You
Essential
Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner, with significant employee relations expertise.
Strong understanding of commercial drivers and experience within a professional services or similarly complex, people-focused environment.
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience managing or developing other HR professionals.
Excellent knowledge of employment law.
Strong judgement, communication, and influencing skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret people data and translate insights into action.
Confidence operating across multiple jurisdictions with an international mindset.
Fluent English (C2).
Desirable
European HR experience, particularly aligned to Frontier’s office locations.
Familiarity with Workday (HRIS).
Additional European language (C1/C2 in French, German, or Spanish).
At Frontier Economics, we are entirely employee-owned, meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the company’s future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, open dialogue, and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment, designed to help you thrive and grow. We also offer:
Hybrid Working: Employees are expected to work in the office at least two days a week, with flexibility for remote work.
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.
Parental Pay: Enhanced parental pay of up to 2 months of full pay and bonus for primary carers.
Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.
Private Health Insurance: Frontier staff may take out their own personal private health insurance policy and Frontier will reimburse them for the premium up to Euro 1,000 per annum.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Free, confidential support for work-life balance, health, family issues, or job-related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members.
Income Protection Insurance – All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.
Life Insurance – Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date.
Cross-Office Travel & Secondments – Opportunities for secondments to different offices or practices to expand skills and experience.
If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email [email protected].
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here.
