People Advisor / HR Advisor
Liverpool / Manchester
Paying up to £40k + Benefits
Are you a proactive People Advisor / HR Advisor, looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced professional services environment? Our client is seeking a skilled People Advisor to deliver a premium people service across various departments nationally in the UK. This role will play a crucial part in enhancing employee experience from onboarding to exit, while also supporting vital initiatives around engagement, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner Support & Development: Provide guidance to department heads and line managers to enhance their management capabilities and foster continuous development within their teams.
- Compensation & Benefits: Support the annual bonus and salary review processes by utilizing market data and advising line managers and budget holders to ensure fair compensation practices.
- Employee Relations: Offer expert advice on employee relations issues, including capability, disciplinary actions, and grievances. Conduct investigations and attend relevant meetings to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Wellbeing & Absence Management: Serve as a wellbeing ambassador, offering support to line managers and staff regarding mental health and absence issues, and manage complex occupational health cases.
- Performance & Development: Lead appraisal moderation meetings, ensuring performance evaluations are equitable. Provide coaching and constructive feedback to line managers for optimal team development.
- Policies & Procedures: Advise on the application of company policies, contribute to policy amendments, and ensure alignment with best practices.
- Lifecycle Activities: Conduct exit interviews for senior roles and provide guidance on family leave options, promoting shared parental leave among employees.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret and analyze people-related data to inform decision-making and deliver regular reports on key metrics such as retention and absence trends.
- Project Involvement: Participate in national HR projects and lead local initiatives as necessary.
What We Are Looking For:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a People Advisor role or similar generalist HR position.
- Significant experience in performance management and capability processes.
- Proven track record in investigating disciplinary and grievance cases, as well as conducting redundancy consultations.
- Ability to work independently and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels.
- Experience in completing salary review processes is preferred.
- Background in a professional or financial services environment is advantageous.
- Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret and leverage insights.
- CIPD qualified or working towards qualification preferred.
- Excellent organizational, client service, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A passion for Human Resources and enhancing employee experiences.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team and contribute to the ongoing development of the People Team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for this role.
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