People Advisor

Norwood Ravenswood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated People Advisor to navigate complex employee relations and change management. This role offers the opportunity to influence leaders and guide managers through sensitive challenges, ensuring compliance with employment law. With a commitment to supporting neurodiverse individuals, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent career progression and a competitive benefits package. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is for you!

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1pm finish on Fridays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 Friend Referral Bonus

Free Eye Test & Eyewear Allowance

Access to Blue Light Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Progression Pathway

Enhanced Benefits Coming in July 2025

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with experience in employee relations and change management.
• Strong people skills and ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations including disciplinary and grievance management.
• Advise managers on employment law and maintain confidentiality.
• Lead casework on employee relations issues and develop performance management frameworks.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Communication Skills

CIPD Level 3 or above

People Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Location: Head Office, London and Ravenswood

Hybrid working: 2 days on site as required (Between Stanmore, London & Ravenswood Village) and home working

Are you CIPD qualified and experienced in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievances, change management & consultation processes? Do you possess strong people skills and the ability to build effective working relationships quickly, coupled with excellent communication skills? If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you to apply your expertise in a purpose-led and rewarding role!

We are seeking an experienced People Advisor to support the organisation through complex employee relations matters, change management, organisational restructures, and stakeholder partnership. This key role involves providing expert advice, influencing leaders, and guiding managers through sensitive people-related challenges with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Benefits at Norwood include:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway
• Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the People Partner in managing employee relations including disciplinary, grievance, change management (restructures), capability, performance management, and absence management, ensuring compliance with employment law and organisational policies.
• Advise line managers on employment law and employee relations issues, maintaining confidentiality and clear communication.
• Lead casework relating to employee relations issues, including disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and change process consultations. Support development of performance management frameworks and guide managers through relevant policies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with managers and colleagues, establishing professional credibility.
• Review, update, and communicate legislation, policies, and best practices across the organisation.
• Assist in designing and delivering development workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Maintain accurate records for all responsibilities, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Regularly meet with the People Partner to discuss concerns and seek guidance, especially on employee relations matters.
• Demonstrate awareness of employment law and provide guidance to front-line managers.
• Possess strong presentation and facilitation skills, involved in producing and reviewing HR policies.
• Hold CIPD Level 3 qualification or above.
• Analyze situations quickly and respond appropriately, communicating effectively at all levels.
• Show sensitivity to cultural diversity and possess excellent people skills, including observation, listening, empathy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Be customer-focused with a positive attitude, an effective team player, and able to work independently.
• Plan time effectively and build and maintain good relationships within the community.
• Demonstrate high commitment and enthusiasm, able to work efficiently towards long-term goals.
• Understand the roles of other professionals and principles of partnership.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different sites.
• Adhere to Norwood’s values and behaviours.

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, supporting neurodiverse children, their families, and individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Click here to find out more about Norwood.

Our values and behaviours underpin all our work as we continue to support and empower our community.

Here is a short Norwood video highlighting the vital work we do and the people we support.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply today and our Recruitment team will be in touch.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of applications, feedback can only be provided if shortlisted for an interview.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, faiths, and genders. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages of their journey with us.

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do at Norwood.

If you are positive, resilient, and a force for good, we want to hear from you!

We strive for excellence and to make a real difference in the lives of those we support. Our team is our greatest asset.

We nurture a supportive environment for our people, offering tailored training and career development at all levels.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, faiths, and genders.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages of their journey with us.