Overview
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable People Advisor to join our People team. This role is key to delivering timely and accurate HR advice to line managers across the business, both face-to-face and remotely. You will ensure all guidance aligns with current employment legislation, company policies, and established precedents.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the People Shared Services Manager in delivering a high-quality, efficient HR shared service across the Group.
- Provide pragmatic advice on HR policies and processes to managers and employees.
- Assist People Partners with business priorities such as redundancy consultations and TUPE.
- Proactively manage employee relations cases, ensuring timely resolution.
- Oversee the production of accurate HR documentation in collaboration with HR Administrators.
- Identify potential risks and propose mitigating actions, supporting early conciliation and tribunal cases where necessary.
- Maintain the HRIS to ensure accurate reporting of employee relations data.
- Coach and mentor line managers on employee relations matters.
- Support HR Administrators in developing their ability to provide first-line advice.
- Stay up to date with employment law and HR best practice.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and feedback skills
- Ability to deliver high-quality HR services
- Experience working within a Shared Service HR team (desirable)
Working Relationships
You will work closely with:
- The wider HR team
- Business area management teams
- Employees across the Group
- Employment law solicitors and occupational health providers
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £30-35,000 salary per annum, with our annual salary review ensuring your efforts are always rewarded.
- Birthday Off: Celebrate your day, on us!
- Life Assurance: Protection for you and your loved ones (4x your salary).
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Supporting you through life’s biggest moments.
- My Rewards Platform: Discounts from hundreds of top retailers, just for being part of the team.
- 30 Days Holiday: Increasing to 33 days with service (including bank holidays).
- Company Sick Pay: Supporting you during unexpected health challenges.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Drive into a greener future.
- Medicash Benefits Program: Enjoy discounts, claim back on health expenses, and more.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan: Because your mental health matters.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Join a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive.
Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check, provide us with 5 years’ work references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK
Location: Mill One, The Cotton Works, WN3 5BE
Salary: £30,000-35,000
