People Advisor

Vistry Group; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company is looking for a People Advisor in Kegworth, England. In this role, you will provide vital HR support across multiple business units, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and policy implementation. Ideal candidates should possess a CIPD level 3 or higher, experience in HR, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and support for flexible working arrangements. Join us to help shape a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE's/GCEs or equivalent including Maths and English.
• CIPD level 3 or higher.
• A background in HR with experience of dealing with complex employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BU HR KPI's and improve productivity.
• Develop local inductions for new starters.
• Support Business Units with disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Provide HR policy advice to employees.
• Conduct exit interviews and work on action plans.

Skills

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office

Team working

Ability to work under pressure

Emotional intelligence

Education

CIPD level 3 or higher

5 GCSE's/GCEs including Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting for a People Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Castle Donnington office. As our People Advisor, you will be working closely with Managers and employees across 5 Business Units to provide day to day generalist HR Support. The role has an Employee Relations focus which involves guiding and coaching internal stakeholders to ensure matters are dealt with in an appropriate, professional manner, as well as support with recruitment, L&D, policy & procedure and other HR matters. The role is part of a UK wide HR team and will involve participation in Group wide HR projects, and contribution to initiatives around areas such as Engagement and Diversity.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BU HR KPI's and work with the Business Partner and BU to improve productivity
• Develop local inductions in conjunction with the Business Unit and ensure all new starters understand relevant HR processes and procedures
• Work with the Business Partner on employee engagement initiatives
• Work with HR team members to ensure all HR policies are up to date and reflect current employment law
• Support Business Units with disciplinary, grievance and formal performance review matters
• Support Business Units with short and long term absence management cases, including Occupational Health referrals where necessary
• Provide HR policy advice to employees and support Managers with the implementation
• Support Business Units with return from Maternity discussions and arrangements
• Maintain employee e-files
• Create job descriptions in conjunction with department leads
• Support managers with redundancy and other consultations & resulting letters
• Support managers with flexible working requests
• Devise and conduct exit interviews, and work with the Business Partner to create resulting action plans
• Provide interview support to the Business Units where needed
• Provide project support to the HR team
• Display a willingness to participate in continued professional development

About the Company

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Qualifications

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 5 GCSE's/GCEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• CIPD level 3 or higher
• A background in HR with experience of dealing with complex employee relations matters
• Good working knowledge of employment law
• Good understanding of what drives employee engagement
• Excellent analytical, organization and prioritisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work to high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• An understanding of GDPR
• Good team working skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations in a professional manner, and make appropriate decisions
• A can-do attitude with the ability to respond positively to change
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Full driving licence
• A willingness to travel across the Midlands and the South East on a regular basis

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPD level 5
• Experience of implementing HR systems
• Proven ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…