People Advisor

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

Job summary

Macro is seeking a capable People Advisor to join our UK and Europe HR team. You will be the first contact for colleagues and managers, guiding on policy, processes, and best practices while shaping the colleague experience.

This generalist role covers end-to-end employee relations, performance cases, payroll onboarding, benefits administration, and data-driven insights to support people decisions. You’ll work across multi-site environments in a fast-paced, client-focused business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a People Advisor or HR generalist.
• Knowledge of UK employment law; European practices are a plus.
• Ability to manage high volumes of data and employee queries.
• Experience with HR systems and MS Office; Sage is advantageous.
• Experience across multi-site or multi-country environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to employees and senior stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Coach managers on formal and informal performance cases.
• Lead end-to-end employee relations cases UK/Europe with proper documentation.
• Manage new client outsourcing arrangements, including Tupe consultations and onboarding.
• Custodian of people data; use metrics to support decision-making.
• Support People Services with payroll, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and queries.

Skills

UK employment law

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Sage

Data handling

Tools

Sage

Case management system

Job description

Location

London New BroadStreet EC2M 1JH

Working Location Category

Based

About Us

Macro is a trusted global facilities management and workplace partner, delivering integrated FM, workplace experience, consultancy, and technology solutions across some of the world's most prestigious and complex environments. Our focus is on creating exceptional workplaces through operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable asset management.

We are driven by a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Our values — Drive for Better, Delight Customers, Do What's Right, and Develop People — shape our culture and guide our decision-making. Our strategic priorities focus on Everyday Excellence, Outstanding Experience, and Everlasting Impact.

Join our team to contribute to an organisation that prioritises innovation, operational excellence, and customer experience. Experience the perfect blend of opportunity and community, where you will benefit from a supportive and people-focused culture.

About The Role

We’re looking for a capable and confident People Advisor who thrives at the operational heart of HR, and is passionate about helping shape the colleague experience.

This is a full generalist role in which you will be the first point of contact for colleagues and managers, providing dependable guidance, managing core people processes, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality employee experience across the UK and Europe.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide comprehensive support and guidance to employees and senior stakeholders on policies, procedures, and best practices.


• Coach and advise managers on the management of formal and informal performance cases.


• Lead end-to-end employee relations cases across the UK and Europe to ensure fair, timely, and well-documented outcomes in matters relating to capability, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.


• Manage new client outsourcing arrangements, including Tupe consultations, due diligence and onboarding activities.


• Act as a custodian of people data, using metrics and insights to support proactive decision-making and identify trends.


• Participate in people projects and initiatives to enhance employee capability, engagement, and overall workplace culture.


• Support the People Services team with operational activities such as payroll, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, management, and responding to employee queries through the case management system.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making a positive impact, we invite you to be part of our team!

Key Competencies

• Experience in a People Advisor or similar HR generalist role, ideally across multi-site or multi-country environments.


• Good working knowledge of UK employment law, with exposure to European employment practices considered an advantage.


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• A calm and credible communication style that builds trust with managers and colleagues.


• The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.


• Proficiency in HR systems and the Microsoft Office Suite; previous experience using Sage would be advantageous.


• Confidence in managing high volumes of data and employee queries.


• The ability to present yourself in a polished and professional manner.

About You

This role is suited to a capable HR professional who is solutions‑focused, calm under pressure, and comfortable balancing day‑to‑day delivery with more complex employee‑relations work.

You will work closely with the wider People team to ensure our policies, processes, and culture support everyday excellence. You will be confident operating in a professional, commercially focused environment and have a proven track record of building strong relationships within a fast-paced, client-centered business.

Exposure to employment practices across Europe, as well as experience supporting teams across multiple locations and geographies, would be advantageous. Being conversant in one or more European languages is desirable.

Diversity Statement

We want to create a workplace where everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We recognise that every individual has different needs. This is Me is Macro’s EDI campaign, a commitment to understanding and supporting those needs, both professionally and personally.

Our aim is to help identify and acknowledge individual needs that may impact work-life experience. It’s about being proactive, learning from one another, and creating a supportive space that encourages growth and productivity.

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] to speak to a member of our team.