People Advisor

CHESTERFIELD / WEST MIDLANDS (Ref 685) permanent

£35k Can be home based, with travel to sites in Chesterfield and West Midlands

The People Advisor is responsible for delivering generalist support, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and compliance with people policies and procedures. The role provides first-line advice to Line Managers and employees, helping manage performance, absence, grievances, and other employee-related matters.

Employee Relations:

• Act as the first point of contact for Line Managers, providing advice on managing employee relations issues, including performance management, absence, disciplinary matters, grievances, and difficult conversations.
• Provide support on complex employee relations matters, working with Line Managers to develop appropriate solutions.
• Assist in conducting investigations and managing employee-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

Policies and Procedures:

• Provide advice and guidance on people policies, procedures.
• Ensure business areas are engaged in the development of their employees through probationary reviews, objective setting, and personal development plans.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Support recruitment activities, including compiling job descriptions, preparing contracts, and managing offers.
• Coordinate and assist with the induction process for new employees to ensure a smooth transition into the Company.

Training and Development:

• Work with Line Managers to identify training needs and assist in developing training programs to address those needs.
• Coordinate and lead training activities, ensuring employees receive the necessary training to perform effectively in their roles.

Payroll and Administration:

• Assist with payroll management, ensuring all relevant information is submitted on time.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications/Knowledge & Skills/Attributes/Experience

• CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• Ability to build relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• Good organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and HRM Systems.
• Ability to take ownership for tasks and objectives and be able to prioritise depending on business need.