People Advisor

James Cropper; Kendal; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme with employer match (up

25 days holiday per year

Health cash plan

EAP 24/7 support

Résumé du poste

James Cropper is seeking a dedicated People Advisor in Kendal to provide HR support to line leaders across the group, ensuring best practices in employee relations, performance management and engagement.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, strong employment law knowledge, ER case management experience and robust HRIS/data governance. You will contribute to HR systems, processes and governance while delivering insights to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations cases and ER portfolios.
• Experience in HR/People Operations with focus on data, policies or compliance.
• Strong HRIS experience and data accuracy focus.
• Ability to produce and interpret people data, reports and MI.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and governance of records.

Responsabilités

• Provide HR support to line leaders across the group on policies, processes and procedures.
• Offer impartial, best-practice guidance for ER cases (discipline, grievance, absence, performance).
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant people data and records.
• Support HR systems, processes and workflows to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Produce and analyse people data; deliver insights for business decisions.
• Review and maintain people policies to align with legislation and best practice.
• Support HR governance, audits, and record-keeping obligations.
• Guide managers on consistent application of HR policies and processes.
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Assist with HR technology implementation and continuous improvement of processes.
• Lead and support HR operations projects aligned to People strategy.

Connaissances

HR case management

Data governance

Employee relations

HR policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

HR reporting & analytics

Employment law knowledge

Attention to detail

Formation

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Outils

HRIS

Description du poste

We are looking for a dedicated People Advisor to join our team in Kendal. In this role, you will provide essential HR support to line leaders across our group, ensuring best practices in employee relations, performance management, and engagement.

If you're a forward-thinking, responsible, and caring HR professional, we want you on our team. Help us create a positive and effective workplace while advancing your career in a company that values innovation and continuous improvement

What you’ll be doing;

• Providing general advice to employees and line leaders on all company
  HR policies, processes and procedures.
• Providing impartial and best practice advice in relation to ER cases
  such as disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance
  management.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant people data, ensuring employee records are complete, consistent and managed in line with GDPR and internal requirements.
• Supporting the effective management and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and workflows, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Producing and analysing people data and reporting, providing meaningful insights to support business and workforce decisions.
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining people policies, procedures and documentation, ensuring they remain aligned with employment legislation and best practice.
• Supporting HR compliance and governance, including audits, record keeping and agreed people controls.
• Providing guidance to managers and employees on the consistent application of people policies, processes and systems.
• Monitoring data integrity and resolving discrepancies across HR systems, working with relevant stakeholders to improve the accuracy of people information.
• Supporting the implementation, testing and continuous improvement of HR technology and digital people processes.
• Leading and supporting HR operational and systems projects aligned to the wider People and business strategy.

**This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract role **

What will make you successful?

You will ideally have experience in manufacturing and strong case management expertise, additionally;

• CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing a portfolio and dealing with employee relations cases
• Experience working within HR/People Operations, ideally in a data, systems, policy or compliance-focused role.
• Strong understanding of HR systems/HRIS and maintaining accurate employee data.
• Confident producing and interpreting people data, reports and management information.
• Experience reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, governance and record keeping.
• Confident advising managers and employees on the consistent application of HR policies and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why choose Us?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

Our Values

• Forward Thinking

• We are proud of our heritage but not stuck in the past
• We ask questions that matter and are always open to new ideas
• We are inventors, not afraid to experiment
• We anticipate our customers' needs and think about what’s best for the long-term
• As pioneers, we forge new paths ahead

• Responsible

• We face reality and own our actions
• We believe in using materials resourcefully
• We are tenacious and committed to delivering quality products and service to our customers
• We are guardians of this business for future generations

• Caring

• Family and community is at the heart of our business and makes us stronger
• We treat each other how we would like to be treated, and pull together when the going gets tough
• We care about each other’s wellbeing, our customers, suppliers and the planet we share

Learning & Development Programmes

The Company

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.