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Contract | HR Business Partnering
Overview
We're looking for a confident and proactive People & Culture Advisor to join a dynamic HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner closely with managers and employees, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality, commercially focused people service.
You’ll take ownership of a defined client group of approximately 100 employees, with a strong focus on employee relations, wellbeing, and manager capability.
What You'll Be Doing
Business Partnering & Employee Relations
Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and team leads, acting as a key HR partner.
- Provide expert, commercially focused advice on employee relations matters including:
- Conduct and disciplinary cases
- Grievances
- Capability and performance management (PIPs)
- Flexible working and leave requests
- Coach and upskill managers to confidently handle people matters.
- Support and guide managers through investigations, hearings, and formal processes.
Policy, Compliance & Best Practice
- Ensure all HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current legislation.
- Keep up to date with employment law and industry trends.
- Support the upkeep of HR documentation and employment contracts in line with legal requirements.
Wellbeing & Absence Management
- Manage long‑term sickness and occupational health cases, working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify trends in absence and wellbeing, providing insights and proactive solutions.
- Support managers in addressing both short‑term and long‑term absence effectively.
- Coordinate leave processes (maternity, paternity, parental, emergency leave), ensuring smooth and compliant handling.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.
- Partner with wider HR teams and specialists to deliver impactful people initiatives.
- Support training needs and delivery for managers where required.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Strong HR generalist background with proven experience in employee relations.
- Confident managing complex ER cases and supporting line managers.
- Experience coaching and developing managers at team lead/first‑line level.
Qualifications
- Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.
- CIPD qualification (part or fully qualified) desirable.
Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong influencing and decision‑making ability.
- Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs).
- Confident communicator, presenter, and facilitator.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a supportive HR function, where you’ll have the autonomy to drive improvements, influence managers, and contribute to a positive employee experience.
Job Details
- Job Title: People & Culture Advisor (HR Generalist)
- Location: Knutsford, UK
- Job Type: Contract
Employer: Aston Carter (Allegis Group)
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Overview
We’re looking for a confident and proactive People & Culture Advisor to join a dynamic HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner closely with managers and employees, playing a key role in delivering a high-quality, commercially focused people service.
You’ll take ownership of a defined client group of approximately 100 employees, with a strong focus on employee relations, wellbeing, and manager capability.
What You’ll Be Doing
Business Partnering & Employee Relations
Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and team leads, acting as a key HR partner.
- Provide expert, commercially focused advice on employee relations matters including:
- Conduct and disciplinary cases
- Grievances
- Capability and performance management (PIPs)
- Flexible working and leave requests
- Coach and upskill managers to confidently handle people matters.
- Support and guide managers through investigations, hearings, and formal processes.
Policy, Compliance & Best Practice
- Ensure all HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current legislation.
- Keep up to date with employment law and industry trends.
- Support the upkeep of HR documentation and employment contracts in line with legal requirements.
Wellbeing & Absence Management
- Manage long‑term sickness and occupational health cases, working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify trends in absence and wellbeing, providing insights and proactive solutions.
- Support managers in addressing both short‑term and long‑term absence effectively.
- Coordinate leave processes (maternity, paternity, parental, emergency leave), ensuring smooth and compliant handling.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.
- Partner with wider HR teams and specialists to deliver impactful people initiatives.
- Support training needs and delivery for managers where required.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- Strong HR generalist background with proven experience in employee relations.
- Confident managing complex ER cases and supporting line managers.
- Experience coaching and developing managers at team lead/first‑line level.
Qualifications
- Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.
- CIPD qualification (part or fully qualified) desirable.
Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong influencing and decision‑making ability.
- Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs).
- Confident communicator, presenter, and facilitator.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a supportive HR function, where you’ll have the autonomy to drive improvements, influence managers, and contribute to a positive employee experience.
Job Details
- Job Title: People & Culture Advisor (HR Generalist)
- Location: Knutsford, UK
- Job Type: Contract
Employer: Aston Carter (Allegis Group)
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