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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking an experienced People Advisor to join our busy People Services team. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, absence management, recruitment and wellbeing, and work with managers to deliver positive outcomes for colleagues.

You will support policy development, coaching, training, and data analysis to help improve the employee experience and wellbeing. The role offers development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification or working towards.
• Experience in a professional HR/People Services environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on people policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Coach managers through employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.
• Analyse people data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of people policies, guidance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Deliver and support training on people-related topics.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Employee relations

Employment law

Coaching & communication

Workload management

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

Are you an experienced HR/People professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We're seeking a proactive and people-focused People Advisor to join our busy People Services team.

Working closely with the People Relations Manager, you'll provide expert advice and support across a broad range of people matters, including employee relations, absence management, organisational change, recruitment and wellbeing. You'll coach and support managers, helping them confidently navigate people challenges and deliver positive outcomes for colleagues.

What you'll do

• Provide professional advice on people policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Support and coach managers through employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters.
• Analyse people data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of people policies, guidance, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Deliver and support training on people-related topics.

What we're looking for

• Level 5 CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• Experience working within a professional HR or People Services environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values Respect, Inclusion, Ambition and Collaboration, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace where colleagues can thrive. We offer development opportunities, meaningful work, and the chance to influence and improve the employee experience across the organisation.

Our standard benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days plus bank holidays and up to 5 Group closure days)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme