People Advisor

Virgin Active Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension with employer contributions up

Virgin Active membership for you and a

Virgin Active membership for you and a

Private Dental and Healthcare

Life Assurance 4x salary

Staff discounts across Virgin Active

Cycle to Work

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Dexters corporate letting

ClubV discounts

Job summary

Virgin Active is seeking a People Advisor on an 8-month fixed-term contract to support managers across our multi-site business with expert HR guidance.

You'll advise on employee relations, absence management, disciplinary and performance processes, ensuring policy compliance and a positive, high-performing culture. Strong communication and knowledge of UK employment law are essential, along with confidence coaching managers.

Qualifications

• HR advisory or HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations case management.
• Experience managing complex HR cases including absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and coach managers.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation processes.
• Support managers in applying People policies, employment legislation and best practice consistently across the business.
• Manage Occupational Health referrals and support wider wellbeing initiatives where required.
• Analyse People data and trends, identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience and support business performance.
• Deliver People training and coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing their teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing People processes, policies and ways of working.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE and redundancy processes where required.
• Champion Virgin Active’s values, helping to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

Skills

HR Advisory

UK law

Employee relations

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Virgin Active are committed to changing people’s lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. Every team member brings our values to life and upholds the highest Brand Standards so our members can enjoy world-class facilities and service. We are looking for a People Advisor to join our People Team on an 8-month fixed-term contract.

The People Advisor plays a key role in delivering an exceptional team member experience by providing professional HR advice and support across the business. Working closely with managers, you’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment legislation and People policies, helping to create a positive, compliant and high performing workplace while supporting the continued development of our people and culture.

The Role

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation processes.
• Support managers in applying People policies, employment legislation and best practice consistently across the business.
• Manage Occupational Health referrals and support wider wellbeing initiatives where required.
• Analyse People data and trends, identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience and support business performance.
• Deliver People training and coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing their teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing People processes, policies and ways of working.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE and redundancy processes where required.
• Champion Virgin Active’s values, helping to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

Experience

• Previous HR Advisory or HR Generalist experience within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations case management.
• Experience managing complex HR cases, including absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and coach managers.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a passion for delivering an exceptional people experience.

Our Perks

• 25days(excludingbankholidays)annualleave,plusaCelebrationDayandwewantyoutakethem
• AccesstoPeople’s pension,withusmatchingcontributionsupto5%.
• ComplimentaryVirginActivemembershipforyouandabuddy.Youcanalsogetfreemembershipforyourchildrentoo,abilitytotakeadvantageofourClubV.
• PrivateDentalandHealthcareInsuranceyourphysicalhealthisimportant,andwewantyoutohavetheaccesstohealthcareshouldyourequireit.
• LifeAssurance4xyoursalarywhichwehopeyouwillnotneed.
• WewantyoutoloveVirginActivelikewedo,soyougetdiscountsacrossVirginactiveeverythingfromguestpassesto50%offPTsessions.
• YouwilljoinVirginFamilywherenotonlycanyoucommunicatewithyourcolleaguesacrossVirginGroup,butalsomanydiscounts(includingVirginAtlantic,VirginHolidaysandVirginMedia/O2)
• Maintainingahealthydietwhileatworkcanbehard,soweofferallourteammembers 20%offfoodanddrinkatourKAUAIbrancheslocatedinclubs.
• Managingfinancescanbedifficult,soweofferaccesstoSalaryFinance.Theycansupportyouwithloans, salary advancesandsavingsplans,aswellashelpyoubecomeapersonalfinanceexpert.
• Mentalhealthisacornerstoneofwellbeing.Ouremployerassistanceprogrammeistherewhenyouneedahelpinghand
• Weknowfindinganewhometorentcanbestressful.WepartnerwithDexterswhooffercomplimentarycorporatelettingservicesmeaningnotenantcharges.
• AccesstoEach Personoffering access to Cycle to Work, a Tech Scheme and loadsofonlinediscountstoretailers.