HR Advisor

AJ Bell; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Bell, a leading investment platform business, seeks an experienced HR Advisor for a 10-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. You'll play a vital role in supporting HR initiatives, coaching managers, and contributing to a thriving people-first culture in a top workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

26 to 31 days holiday entitlement

Pension schemes with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free onsite gym

Health Cash Plan

Ongoing training and development

Charitable giving opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural communicator who thrives on building relationships.
• Collaborative team member with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers on effective people management.
• Monitor people data trends and provide proactive solutions.
• Support delivery of HR projects and annual policy review.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

AJ Bell Manchester, England, United Kingdom

AJ Bell Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a 10-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our people-first culture, supporting key HR initiatives and day-to-day operations.

As one of the UK’s Top 10 Certified Great Places to Work you’ll be stepping into a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your expertise is celebrated, and your work truly matters.

This role will be based out of our Head Office at Exchange Quay with occasional travel to our London office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coach managers on effective people management and lead on high risk or complex cases, ensuring advice is accurate and in accordance with employment law, statutory rules and company policy.
• Identify and support managers and team leaders needing additional guidance with aspects of people management, including delivery of training on HR policies.
• Monitor people data trends and provide proactive solutions.
• Support the delivery of HR projects and contribute to the annual policy review.
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a HR Advisor role, including a strong background in employee relations and ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• A natural communicator who thrives on building relationships and solving problems.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Collaborative team member with a flexible approach, readily supporting colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives as needed.
• A genuine passion for people and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  
  

About Us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 593,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £90.4 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.

Our Perks And Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Parking at Exchange Quay
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals
  
  

Hybrid working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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