People Adviser

Goldsmiths, University of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced People Adviser to provide expert guidance on HR matters. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include advising managers, supporting recruitment and performance management, and contributing to a positive working environment. Benefits include hybrid working, generous annual leave, and professional development support.

Benefits

Hybrid working (two days per week on site)

28 days’ annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Professional development support

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Confident in supporting managers and working with HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on HR matters and advise managers on best practices.
• Support recruitment, absence, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and assist with employee relations cases.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

About the Role

As a People Adviser, you’ll provide expert guidance on HR matters, advise managers on best practice, and support recruitment, absence, and performance management. You’ll help maintain accurate HR records, assist with employee relations cases, and contribute to a positive, inclusive working environment.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional, ideally CIPD qualified, with strong organisational and communication skills, up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and confidence in supporting managers and working with HR systems.

Benefits

Benefits include hybrid working (two days per week on site), 28 days’ annual leave plus closure days and bank holidays, excellent transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, professional development support, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.