HR Advisor/People Advisor

Grant Thornton UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting industry is seeking an HR Advisor/People Advisor. This role involves providing support in performance, talent, and reward management while fostering a flexible working environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR functions and strong communication skills, contributing to the firm's people strategy and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR function with large client groups.
• Supportive experience in employee relations including absence management.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach managers in managing their teams effectively.
• Contribute to delivering people strategy and initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Data Analysis

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, made up of over 76,000 people in more than 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to bring a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

HR Advisor/People Advisor

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

Work Arrangement: Flexible/Hybrid working available

Introduction: Every day, our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. People Advisory is an internal consultancy team dedicated to delivering a people experience aligned with the firm’s strategy 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 the firm. We value high standards and support flexible working arrangements, 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 on activities related to performance, talent, and reward. You will guide and coach managers in managing their teams effectively, including handling performance issues, absence, investigations, and disciplinary cases. Supporting Senior People Advisers and People Advisory Managers, you will contribute to delivering our people strategy, initiatives, and annual cycle.

There are exciting opportunities for professional growth and skill development in this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in a generalist HR function working with large client groups
• Supportive experience in employee relations, including absence management, capability, 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 in service line structures and centers of excellence
• Experience delivering Inclusion and Diversity initiatives
• Ownership of processes like salary reviews, performance moderation, and talent management

Our Culture and Benefits:

We embrace diversity and value individual contributions. Our open culture encourages interaction with leadership and supports bringing your whole self to work. We also prioritize work-life balance through flexible working options.

Beyond the role, you can make a societal impact through secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide. Our values—purposeful, curious, candid, and kind—guide us in doing what’s right for our firm, clients, and community.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Accounting