HR Advisor/People Advisor

Grant Thornton UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting industry is seeking an HR Advisor/People Advisor to join their flexible team. This role involves supporting performance, talent, and reward activities while guiding managers on effective team management. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, particularly in employee relations, and strong communication skills. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for secondments

Charity work

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role supporting large client groups.
• Supportive experience in employee relations activities.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach managers on managing their teams effectively.
• Support senior colleagues in delivering people strategy initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

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More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. We bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a better, personalized, proactive, and agile service. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

HR Advisor/People Advisor

Location: Open on GTUK location + hybrid/flexible working available

Working arrangements: Flexible/Hybrid working available

Introduction: Every day, our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. People Advisory is an internal consultancy team focused on delivering a people experience aligned with our strategy, purpose, and goals. Our aim is to create an environment where our people can thrive, take shared responsibility, and deliver exceptional client service.

This role has a significant impact on our people, clients, and firm. We support flexible working, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and life.

Role Overview:

You will be part of a flexible team supporting the business with activities related to performance, talent, and reward. You will guide and coach managers on managing their teams effectively, including handling performance issues, absence, investigations, and disciplinary cases. Supporting senior colleagues, you will help deliver our people strategy and initiatives, contributing to the annual people experience cycle.

There are opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop your skills in this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in a generalist HR role supporting large client groups
• Supportive experience in employee relations activities such as absence management, investigations, and disciplinary processes
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and presentation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Examples of supporting managers with impactful initiatives

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in large, complex organizations
• Experience working within service line structures and centers of excellence
• Experience delivering Inclusion and Diversity initiatives
• Experience managing people processes like salary reviews, performance moderation, and talent management

Our Culture and Benefits:

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can perform at their best and reach their potential. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who are interested in you and your contributions. We support bringing your whole self to work and pursuing passions outside of work.

Life outside work matters. We offer flexible working options to help maintain work-life balance. The impact you make extends beyond your job, including opportunities for secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Our values—purposeful, curious, candid, and kind—guide us in doing the right thing.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations, committed to doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Accounting