HR Adviser

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Not For Profit organisation is seeking a People Advisor to provide HR support focusing on employee relations and recruitment. This temporary role is based in the North West and requires a proactive individual with HR experience. Responsibilities include supporting the People Business Manager, ensuring accurate transactions, and maintaining strong employee relationships. The role offers a salary between £35,000 - £40,000 and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the organisation.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources, ideally within the Not For Profit sector.
• Full valid UK drivers licence.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Business Manager in delivering effective people service.
• Ensure all people-related transactions are delivered accurately.
• Build strong relationships across the Region to resolve people-related matters.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 3 working towards Level 5

Qualification in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

The People Advisor will provide HR support within the Not For Profit sector, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and HR processes. This temporary role based in the North West requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Business Manager in delivering a high-quality, effective people service across the Region, engaging all primarily employees, while also supporting volunteers-to drive high performance and engagement.
• Demonstrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of a best-in-class people function.
• Ensure all people-related transactions are delivered accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner, including pay and reward, policy application, sickness absence, occupational health, and recruitment.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the Region, resolving people-related matters promptly and effectively to support operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Regional Volunteering Adviser and central teams to identify and implement policy and ways-of-working improvements that enhance the professionalism of the people function, supporting ambition to be an employer and volunteering organisation of choice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice across all relevant jurisdictions, supporting continuous personal and team development and ensuring a consistent approach.
• Ensure people systems are accurately maintained, with reliable and readily accessible data.
• Actively challenge existing practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
• Work closely with centrally based subject matter experts and peers, operating collaboratively as one team.
• Promote and champion an inclusive and diverse culture, reinforcing organisations reputation as an employer of choice.
• Participate in an out-of-hours rota for approximately two weeks per year (up to 8pm on weekdays and 4pm at weekends).
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties as required.

Profile

• Previous experience in Human Resources, ideally within the Not For Profit sector.
• Full valid UK drivers licence.
• CIPD Level 3 working towards level 5.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• A qualification in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 35,000 - 40,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a respected Not For Profit organisation.
• Temporary position based in North West (Wales, Chester, Manchester).
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact within the organisation.

If you are an experienced People Advisor looking to contribute within the Not For Profit sector in the North West, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to make a difference