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

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