People Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time HR People Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves managing daily HR operations, ensuring employee relations, and supporting recruitment efforts. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of HR practices. With competitive benefits like a generous annual leave policy and a healthcare cash plan, this position offers a chance to thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact in the workplace. Bring your authentic self and unlock your potential in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

20% M&S Discount

25 Days Annual Leave

Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan

Auto Enrolment Pension

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Support

Comprehensive Induction and Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR Advisory/Officer role is essential.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational success of the HR department.
• Handle employee relations including disciplinary issues.
• Assist with recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employee Relations

Recruitment

CIPD Qualification

Relationship Building

Workload Management

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Job Title: People Advisor
Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7PZ, GB (Main)

Job Description

At Gist, in partnership with M&S, we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us, bring your authentic self to work, and unlock your full potential.

We are seeking a Full-Time HR People Advisor for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract in Hemel Hempstead. As an HR People Advisor, you will partner with the HR Manager and act as a true generalist, managing the daily operations of the HR department at the site.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, and evolving business built on core values. Here are some benefits:

• 20% M&S discount on most items including furniture, fashion, and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or a competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, plus life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Perks and discounts via our app for restaurants and retailers
• Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction and training schemes for development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role details:

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7PZ

Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational success and development of the HR department, working closely with senior site management
• Handle employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance issues
• Manage absence
• Deliver induction training and update welcome pack information
• Carry out HR administration tasks: starters, leavers, referencing, security, and compliance checks
• Assist with recruitment and selection processes on site

Candidate profile:

• Experience in a similar HR Advisory/Officer role
• Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
• Experience in FMCG, logistics, or supply chain sectors is desirable; exposure to unionised environments is a plus
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload

Why Gist?

We are driven by our core values: safety, people, progressiveness, accountability, collaboration, and ethics. We aim to create a fair, inclusive environment where everyone can develop and connect meaningfully with their managers, the Gist vision, and M&S. We prioritize health, safety, and wellbeing, aligning with M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.

As part of the M&S group, Gist will play a key role in leading the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring future. Join us to make an immediate impact.

Gist is committed to inclusivity. If you need reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please share your requirements when applying. We will strive to meet your needs to ensure a fair assessment process. Your needs are important to us.