People Advisor

Pion; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days leave

Great Place To Work

Development & coaching

Remote-first policy

Flexible hours

Wellbeing benefits

Brand discounts

Home office allowance

Job summary

Pion is seeking a People Advisor to join our team in London. You’ll own the end-to-end employee lifecycle, advise managers on performance and ER, and help turn People data into actionable insights.

You’ll also lead the London office on-site, ensuring a safe, welcoming space and smooth daily operations. We value diverse perspectives and offer a remote-first environment with options for in-office and flexible hours, plus substantial wellbeing and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a generalist People/HR role, comfortable owning the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Confidence in advising and coaching managers through performance, development, and employee relations conversations.
• Experience turning people data into insights that managers can actually act on.
• A hands-on, organised approach equally happy managing office facilities and hosting as you are supporting a sensitive people conversation.
• Based within easy reach of London with the flexibility to be in the Workhub one to two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end new starter and leaver experience for your departments including inductions, IT set-up, probation tracking, exit interviews, and accurate people admin and payroll inputs throughout.
• Advise managers on performance and employee relations, driving quarterly performance scoring, coaching PIPs and stretch plans and escalating formal matters to the CPO.
• Build manager capability through coaching, refresher training, and development planning, and contribute to departmental competency and resourcing plans.
• Turn people data into insight and action for your departments by coordinating pulse surveys, producing monthly Dept Decks, monitoring absence and engagement, and finding ways to automate and improve People workflows along the way.
• Run the London office as its on-site lead, keeping the space safe, secure, and well hosted — from facilities and health & safety to bookings, events, and day-to-day operations.

Skills

HR Generalist

People coaching

Data to insights

Office facilities

Job description

A little bit about us…

Pion is the award-winning platform where audience verification, data ownership, and marketing reach converge. We help 3,500+ brands—including the world’s biggest retailers—build lasting loyalty across 10 consumer groups in 100+ territories. Whether it’s through Student Beans, Beans iD, or our YMS events, we enable growth without compromise. At Pion, you’ll help us build a smarter, more transparent future for global commerce.

Life at Pion Where People Thrive

At Pion, we’re driven by big ideas and bold thinkers.

Our purpose is clear: We make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and more. That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We’re here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people.

Check out our SHARP values to find out more about our culture.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don’t think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don’t think you fit the criteria.

Need any adjustments to support you with your application? Just drop us an email at [e-mail].

About the role

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for a People Advisor to join us.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end new starter and leaver experience for your departments including inductions, IT set-up, probation tracking, exit interviews, and accurate people admin and payroll inputs throughout.


• Advise managers on performance and employee relations, driving quarterly performance scoring, coaching PIPs and stretch plans and escalating formal matters to the CPO.


• Build manager capability through coaching, refresher training, and development planning, and contribute to departmental competency and resourcing plans.


• Turn people data into insight and action for your departments by coordinating pulse surveys, producing monthly Dept Decks, monitoring absence and engagement, and finding ways to automate and improve People workflows along the way.


• Run the London office as its on-site lead, keeping the space safe, secure, and well hosted — from facilities and health & safety to bookings, events, and day-to-day operations.

Requirements

A little bit about you.
We’d really like to hear from you, if you have

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a generalist People/HR role, comfortable owning the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.


• Confidence in advising and coaching managers through performance, development, and employee relations conversations.


• Experience turning people data into insights that managers can actually act on.


• A hands-on, organised approach equally happy managing office facilities and hosting as you are supporting a sensitive people conversation.


• Based within easy reach of London with the flexibility to be in the Workhub one to two days a week.

Benefits

Life at Pion.

Let’s take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

Competitive salary.

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Accredited 'Great Place To Work’ company in three categories.

Commitment to personal development and career growth, coaching workshops and progression plans.

Remote-first working environment. This means you’re not obligated to come into the office, you can choose the environment you think you excel best in with up to 180 days working from abroad (subject to approval — sadly, we can’t say yes to every beach).

Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4:30-6:30pm).

Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.

Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino's, Uber and loads more!

£200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.

Want to know more?
Check out our career site for everything you need to know about starting a career with Pion.

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