Human Resources Advisor

Alexander Lloyd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is partnering with an innovative organisation to recruit a People Adviser (Employee Relations). The role provides expert ER support and partners with managers to deliver fair, compliant people practices and drive positive employee experience.

You will manage ER cases end-to-end, coach managers on performance and wellbeing, support health matters, contribute to HR policies, and lead key programmes with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a People Adviser, HR Adviser or similar Employee Relations-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice, including end-to-end case management.
• Experience supporting wellbeing and Occupational Health matters.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload independently.
• Confident using HR systems and data, with experience of platforms such as SharePoint, Power BI or similar being advantageous.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and decision-making capability.
• Demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to managers across the full range of Employee Relations (ER) matters, from initial case management through to resolution.
• Coach and guide managers on best practice across the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, wellbeing, engagement and development.
• Support managers in making informed, risk-based decisions on people matters, ensuring legal compliance and consistency.
• Lead on the resolution of complex ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and Occupational Health matters.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice.
• Deliver and support key people initiatives and annual HR programmes across the organisation.
• Take ownership of HR projects and initiatives, providing tools, data and insights to enhance the employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor across the business.
• Ensure all HR activity is conducted in a fair, consistent and compliant manner in line with organisational values.

Skills

ER case management

Stakeholder management

UK employment law

Communication

Project work

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant HR qualification (e.g., CIPD)

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be exclusively partnering with an innovative and purpose-driven organisation, on the recruitment of a People Adviser (Employee Relations).

This is a key role within the HR function, responsible for providing expert Employee Relations support while partnering closely with managers across the business. You will play a critical role in delivering a positive employee experience, ensuring fair and compliant people practices, and supporting organisational growth through high-quality advisory and project work.

Duties:

• Provide expert advice and support to managers across the full range of Employee Relations (ER) matters, from initial case management through to resolution.
• Coach and guide managers on best practice across the full employee lifecycle, including performance management, wellbeing, engagement and development.
• Support managers in making informed, risk-based decisions on people matters, ensuring legal compliance and consistency.
• Lead on the resolution of complex ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and Occupational Health matters.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice.
• Deliver and support key people initiatives and annual HR programmes across the organisation.
• Take ownership of HR projects and initiatives, providing tools, data and insights to enhance the employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor across the business.
• Ensure all HR activity is conducted in a fair, consistent and compliant manner in line with organisational values.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a People Adviser, HR Adviser or similar Employee Relations-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice, including end-to-end case management.
• Experience supporting wellbeing and Occupational Health matters.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload independently.
• Confident using HR systems and data, with experience of platforms such as SharePoint, Power BI or similar being advantageous.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and decision-making capability.
• Demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high level of service delivery.

Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions is the leading recruiter for HR Director, Manager, Business Partner, Learning & Development, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition and Reward opportunities across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.