FTC - People Services Adviser

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Support Adviser in a dynamic People Team. This hybrid role offers the chance to provide essential support and guidance on HR matters, ensuring a positive experience for employees and managers alike. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values diversity and inclusion while driving sustainable projects that benefit communities. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this role promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

25 days holiday with buy/sell options

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible benefits including climate perks

Day off for good causes

Development opportunities for skills

Qualifications

• Experience in HR/People functions with current HR policies knowledge.
• Proven ability to support managers on HR policies and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line advice and support for Employee and Line Manager enquiries.
• Manage relationships and coordinate support for multi-stranded enquiries.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Employee relations handling

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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Client:

Hydrock

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has become available in our People Team for a People Support Adviser on Fixed Term Contract until December 2024.

There is a possibility of this being extended beyond this.

In this role, you will provide first-line advice, guidance, coaching, and support related to Employee and Line Manager enquiries, across People Services, as well as manage relationships and coordinate support for multi-stranded enquiries.

This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds, with occasional travel required.

Requirements:

• Experience in a HR/People function, advising or administrating with knowledge of current HR policies and processes
• Experience handling employee relations matters, supporting and advising managers confidently
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong execution skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships remotely and in person, gaining trust
• Analytical mindset to identify data trends
• HR expertise and employment law knowledge, with generalist HR experience, especially in employee relations
• Proven ability to guide and support leaders and managers on HR policies, performance, capability, disciplinary, and grievances
• Strong communication skills
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Who you will be working with:

• A dedicated People Team of 12, covering People Services, L&D, and Talent Acquisition
• Reporting to the People Support Lead

What's great about Hydrocknow Stantec

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with over 900 staff across 21 UK offices, driven by our goal to be a ‘Force for Good’—improving lives through sustainable projects that benefit communities, the environment, and society.

Our recent awards include Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year 2023, and accolades for sustainable and innovative projects.

Explore our work and culture to understand what we’re about.

What we offer:

• Supportive colleagues
• Recognition for progression and effort
• Development opportunities for soft and technical skills
• Excellent health benefits, 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options), and extra days over time
• Early finish on Fridays (4 pm!)
• Day off for good causes
• Flexible benefits including climate perks and EV leasing

Our commitment to inclusion:

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we support our employees and foster a safe environment. We consider all applications based on qualifications and knowledge, and accommodate any physical or neurodiverse conditions for fair assessment.

Next steps:

After applying, we aim to review and respond promptly. If shortlisted, you'll have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview via video or in-office.

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