People Advisor (HR Advisor)

Solihull | Permanent, full-time
| £30,000 - £37,000 per annum
Ref: HV97 (2 days ago)
Role: People Advisor (HR Advisor)
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Shirley, Solihull – full time office based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

We are supporting a well-established, values-led business within to recruit a People Advisor to join their People team of 4 based at their UK head office in Shirley, Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting over 400 colleagues across multiple locations, promoting best practice and positive employee relations throughout the business.

This role offers full ownership of day-to-day HR Advisory responsibilities, acting as a trusted support to managers across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Alongside business-as-usual HR activity, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to key HR projects and help drive continuous improvement across processes, policies and systems. The organisation is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop.

This role requires a HR professional with the ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with managers and employees in a people focused manner. This is not a high volume HR transactional position. 

Key responsibilities as a HR Advisor:
  • Drive positive employee engagement and promote a positive working environment
  • Promote company culture, values and People best practice across the business
  • Provide advice and support to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance issues
  • Coordinate recruitment activities across the business
  • Respond to People-related queries from colleagues and managers
  • Support training coordination and apprenticeship programmes
  • Assist in the delivery of key People and HR projects
  • Promote and continuously improve People services
  • Support the successful delivery of all People processes, policies and systems
Skills and experience required:
  • Previous experience working at HR Advisor / People Advisor level is essential
  • Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of employment law
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proactive and positive approach with the ability to manage a busy generalist workload
  • Experience of working with HRIS systems would be advantageous
  • CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent would be beneficial
  • A collaborative team player with a genuine passion for people and continuous improvement
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company profit share bonus (dependent on company performance)
  • Enhanced company pension scheme – salary sacrifice
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Service-related holiday increases up to 30 days plus bank holidays
  • Flexible holiday scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan

If you are actively seeking a new HR Advisor or People Advisor position then please apply today!

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