People Advisor

Tieva; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Investors In People Platinum status

Annual leave enhancements

Job summary

Tieva in Leeds is seeking a dedicated People Advisor to join our growing People Team in a newly created role. You will provide approachable, expert HR guidance to managers and staff to enhance employee engagement and organisational success.

Responsibilities include handling employee relations, coaching managers, supporting wellbeing, recruitment onboarding, and driving continuous improvement across people processes. CIPD Level 5 experience and solid knowledge of UK employment law are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR/People role (Advisor or similar level).
• Confidence managing a range of employee relations casework.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust at all levels.
• A pragmatic, fair and people-first approach.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it).
• Experience with HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, people-first HR advice across a wide range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases (grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence, etc.).
• Coach managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Be a trusted, approachable contact for employee queries.
• Support employee wellbeing through wellbeing meetings and action plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Proactivity

Attention to detail

People-first

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

BambooHR

Staff Circle

HR systems

Job description

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 28th September 2026

Job Title: People Advisor

Location: Leeds, LS28 5QS - minimum of 4 days per week in office

Salary: c. £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (part time can be considered)

We’re looking for an experienced People Advisor who genuinely cares about people and wants to make a difference to people and their working lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive People Team in a newly created role where you’ll be trusted to use your initiative, build great relationships, and help create a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to play a real part in shaping employee experience, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Through an ethical, people-first and values-driven approach, you will provide approachable, professional and expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees to achieve positive outcomes that enhance employee satisfaction, retention and organisational success.

Supporting managers and employees

• Providing practical, people-first HR advice across a wide range of people matters.
• Managing employee relations cases (grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence, etc.) when required
• Coaching managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Being a trusted, approachable contact for employee queries.
• Supporting employee wellbeing through wellbeing meetings and action plans

Building a great place to work

• Championing a positive, inclusive and values-led culture.
• Supporting engagement initiatives so people feel connected and valued.
• Using feedback (surveys, exit interviews, ideas) to spot trends and improve experience.
• Getting involved in wellbeing initiatives, CSR activity and internal events.
• Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Learning and development

• Helping deliver learning and development activity across the business.
• Supporting early careers and development programmes.
• Working with managers on development plans and career pathways.
• Coordinating training and keeping things on track.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with end to end recruitment
• Help develop TIEVA’s employee value proposition and promote TIEVA’s employer brand
• Support with onboarding activities, including pre-employment checks, new starter documentation, inductions and onboarding compliance, helping to deliver a positive employee experience.

Projects and continuous improvement

• Contributing to People Team improvements.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives aligned with the People Strategy and team OKRs
• Using data and insights to help shape better ways of working.
• Supporting performance processes e.g. PDPs, appraisals and 121s.

Keeping things running smoothly

• Producing high-quality HR documentation.
• Keeping policies up to date and aligned to legislation and best practice.
• Making the most of our systems (BambooHR, Staff Circle)
• Supporting compliance and general People Team admin.

The Candidate

You’re someone who:

• Is approachable, empathetic and genuinely enjoys helping people.
• Takes ownership, is proactive and gets things done.
• Brings a positive, can-do attitude.
• Has great attention to detail and high standards.
• Values doing things the right way, fairly, ethically and consistently.

We’re less about ticking every box and more about finding someone who brings the right mindset. That said, you’ll need to have:

• Experience in a busy HR/People role (Advisor or similar level).
• Confidence managing a range of employee relations casework.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust at all levels.
• A pragmatic, fair and people-first approach.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it).
• Experience with HR systems

It would be great (but not essential) if you also have:

• Experience with BambooHR
• Exposure to L&D activity
• Experience in people data analysis and producing reports.

What you’ll get in return

Time off

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the usual 8 UK bank holidays
• Birthday off

• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Paid jury duty
• Funeral leave
• Discretionary compassionate leave
• Volunteering days off
• Life Event Leave

Financial

• Pension
• Group Life Insurance
• Non-Sales profit share scheme
• Holiday buying scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Will-writing service contribution
• IT equipment purchase loan scheme
• £1,000 refer a friend bonus
• Long service awards (financial and time rewards)
• BHN retail discount scheme
• Access to pension advisors/pension surgery
• Navan app travel/accommodation points for personal use
• Financial planning tools

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Healthcare
• Digital GP
• 24/7 Professional Counselling (EAP)
• Free eye tests
• Free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing apps
• Gym time - extra half an hour at lunch
• Gym or wellbeing app contribution
• My Wellbeing Discounts (gym etc.)
• Free in-office fruit basket
• Free onsite yoga (North office)

Learning and development

• Professional development plans
• 121’s
• Accreditations
• Training provided relevant to the role

Culture and Perks

• Staff parties
• Incentive trips
• Employee awards and prizes
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free apparel
• Investors In People Platinum status

Why choose TIEVA?

We’re not your average technology company, we reward innovation and outside the box thinking.A career at TIEVA means giving you the opportunity to shape your future.We will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, this isn’t just the basics, we are talking about the latest automation technology, weekly campaigns, holidays, prizes, and team incentives.

Further, faster

We know it’s important for you to keep moving forward, that’s why you’ll have the very best training opportunities. We invest heavily in our teams, culture, environment, and values which is reflected in us holding an Investors in People Platinum Standard accreditation and by us continuing to develop talent from within.

More than technology

TIEVA is a leading IT solutions and services provider operating within all industries. We have experienced phenomenal growth by adopting a people-first approach and providing exemplary service to our customers.

Real world, real career

Our team’s key focus is to deliver world class services & the best in technologies. You will work with the team to innovate, yet always be looking to improve and deliver a portfolio of new products and services, to our customers.

Our promise to you….

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support and adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

TIEVA is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing who you are. We welcome all and are passionate about promoting greater diversity in the tech sector. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life.