People Advisor

eventstars; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Advisor to support complex employee relations and change management. This role requires a CIPD qualified professional with strong communication and people skills to guide managers through sensitive challenges. You'll play a crucial role in fostering effective relationships and ensuring compliance with employment law. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven organization that values diversity and supports the community. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1pm finish on Fridays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 referral bonus

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Access to Blue Light discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career progression pathway

Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with experience in employee relations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong understanding of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support People Partner with employee relations matters.
• Advise managers on employment law and HR policies.
• Lead on management of casework related to employee relations.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 qualified

Employee relations expertise

Strong communication skills

Presentation and facilitation skills

Employment law knowledge

Analytical skills

People skills

Sensitivity to cultural diversity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Job Title:People Advisor

Department:People and Culture

Accountable to:People Partner

Hours:35 hours per week

Contract:12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary:£32,868 - £36,519

Job Level:4A

Location:Head Office, London and Ravenswood

Hybrid working:2 days on site as required (Between Stanmore, London & Ravenswood Village) and home working

Are you CIPD qualified and experienced in the field of employee relations including disciplinary, grievances, change management & consultation processes? Do you possess strong people skills and the ability to quickly build effective working relationships, coupled with excellent communication skills? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you to put your expertise into a purpose led and rewarding role!

We are seeking an experienced People Advisorto play a critical role in supporting the organisation through complex employee relations matters, change management, organisational restructures, and stakeholder partnership. This is a key role for someone who can offer expert advice, influence leaders, and guide managers through sensitive people-related challenges with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Benefits At Norwood Include

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme:We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend:Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to Blue Light discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway
• Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025
  
  

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• To support the People Partner in providing full support with all matters relating to employee relations in the areas of disciplinary, grievance, change management - restructures, capability, performance management, absence management, and all matters relating to employee terms and conditions.
• To support and advise line managers in matters of employment law specifically in relation to employment contracts and employee relations. To support and advise departmental colleagues in all People and Culture related matters. To ensure confidentiality is appropriately maintained and clear effective communication and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• To lead on the management of casework, relating to employee relations issues. This includes making recommendations, giving advice and support to managers, liaising with Occupational Health, supporting with disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures and change process consultations. To also support the development and maintenance of a performance management framework. This includes developing managers skills in this area, leading on capability-related casework, and advising and guiding managers through the relevant policies.
• To develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with managers and colleagues and establish professional credibility.
• To ensure legislation, policy and best practice are reviewed, updated and communicated to the wider organisation.
• To assist in the design and delivery of development workshops in areas of best practice, to enhance knowledge and skills.
• To ensure full, accurate and up to date records are kept and maintained for all areas of responsibility and that these can readily and easily be retrieved when required. To ensure that all staff files are updated accordingly and within the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• To meet regularly with the People Partner, bringing all matters of concern to their attention and to seek appropriate advice and guidance as and when required. To advise the People Partner immediately when employee relations matters are causing concern and seek advice in respect of disciplinary or grievance procedures in order to apply consistencyand initiatives that promote effective employee engagement, performance, and compliance.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Sound awareness of employment law, who can provide guidance to front line managers
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Involvement in producing and reviewing HR Policies
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or above
• Ability to analyse situations quickly and respond appropriately to those seeking advice/guidance
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally and build credibility across the organisation
• Sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity
• Excellent people skills including observation, listening and empathy, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to be customer focused with a can do attitude
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
• Effective team player who also has the ability to work on own initiative/independently and set own agenda in support of designated services
• The ability to plan time effectively and work independently
• Experience of building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, and the wider community
• A high level of commitment and enthusiasm
• Able to undertake daily work efficiently and remain focused on longer term vision.
• Values diversity and is sensitive to the Jewish context in which Norwood operates
• To be able to understand the roles of other professionals and principles of partnership.
• Car driver who is able to travel to other sites
• Evidence of and adherence to the Norwood values and behaviours
  
  

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Click here to find out more aboutNorwood.

OurNorwood Values And Behavioursunderpin Everything We Do As We Continue To Support And Empower Neurodiverse Children, Their Families And People With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities To Live Their Best Lives

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