HR & Learning Advisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 38,000

Benefits package

6-month fixed-term contract

Potential permanent role

Varied HR role

Impact on culture

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR Ltd in Gloucester seeks an experienced HR & Learning Advisor to join the People team. You will provide proactive HR guidance and lead engaging learning initiatives, focusing on talent and colleague development.

The role involves partnering with managers, coaching on ER matters and shaping the People Strategy. A fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent offers a varied HR role.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR advisory practice.
• Experience partnering with managers and coaching on ER matters.
• Experience delivering learning initiatives and development plans.
• Data interpretation to inform people decisions.
• Experience managing HR projects and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice to managers and colleagues across diverse matters.
• Partner with managers as a trusted HR business partner and deliver practical solutions.
• Coach managers on sickness, wellbeing, performance, conduct and ER issues.
• Advise on recruitment, workforce planning, design, succession, rewards and policies.
• Contribute to People Strategy and broader HR initiatives.
• Lead design and delivery of engaging L&D programmes and resources.
• Identify learning needs and evaluate impact of interventions.
• Support talent development, career progression and leadership development.
• Lead HR projects and drive organisational change.

Skills

HR advisory

Business partnering

Learning & development

Coaching

Stakeholder management

People analytics

Talent development

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

HR & Learning Advisor

Salary: 38,000 + competitive benefits
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role thereafter

We are working with an established and values-led organisation that is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace, with a strong focus on supporting and developing its people.

We are looking for an HR & Learning Advisor to join the People team and provide a proactive, commercially focused HR service alongside leading and delivering engaging learning and development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied role and is particularly passionate about L&D, talent and colleague development.

The Role

Provide proactive and professional HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues across a broad range of people matters.

Build strong relationships with managers and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted HR business partner and providing practical solutions.

Coach and support managers with sickness absence, wellbeing, performance, conduct, capability and employee relations matters.

Provide advice on recruitment, workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, reward and benefits, policies and employment legislation.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the People Strategy and wider HR initiatives.

Support colleague engagement, wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Lead the design, development and delivery of engaging learning and development programmes that meet organisational and individual needs.

Create innovative learning resources including workshops, toolkits, guides, digital content and development pathways.

Identify learning and development needs and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning interventions.

Support talent development, career progression, succession planning and future leadership development.

Lead and contribute to HR projects and organisational change initiatives.

Take ownership of the design and continuous improvement of the colleague induction and onboarding programme.

Work collaboratively across the wider People team to deliver a high-quality service and drive continuous improvement.

About You

CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent HR experience.

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and confidence providing practical HR advice.

Experience working in an HR advisory or business partnering capacity.

Experience coaching and influencing managers on employee relations and people matters.

Experience supporting talent management and colleague development initiatives.

Experience producing and interpreting HR management information and using data to inform decisions.

Experience managing HR projects and supporting organisational change.

A genuine interest in learning and development, with experience designing and/or delivering engaging learning initiatives.

Experience creating learning materials, resources, workshops, guides or digital content would be highly advantageous.

Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the confidence to engage audiences at different levels.

A coaching-led approach, with the ability to influence managers and stakeholders effectively.

Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

A self-starter who is comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.

A genuine commitment to inclusion, colleague development and continuous improvement.

Creative, curious and open to new approaches to learning and people development.

What's on Offer?

• 38,000 salary
• Competitive benefits package
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Potential opportunity to become permanent following the initial six-month contract
• A varied HR role combining HR advisory, business partnering and Learning & Development
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on colleague development and organisational culture