People Advisor

Page Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel in Manchester is seeking a proactive People Advisor to provide HR support across the business on a 3-month fixed-term basis. The role focuses on payroll, employee relations, onboarding and lifecycle management, with opportunities to drive process improvements and enhance the employee experience.

You will partner with line managers, support recruitment activities, and help implement change initiatives while maintaining accurate HR records and compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• Experience as a People/HR Advisor or generalist with strong employee relations knowledge.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Proactive problem solver who improves processes and efficiency.
• Experience supporting end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees.
• Support migration of Dublin HR activities into UK shared services.
• Drive process improvements to enhance the employee experience.
• Guide onboarding, performance, engagement, development and offboarding.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment with hiring managers.
• Assist with employee relations case management.
• Contribute to change programmes and adoption of new processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems for compliance.
• Support HR projects and day-to-day People team activities.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment coordination

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

• 3-month Fixed Term Contract based in Manchester

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Property industry in Manchester.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner for managers and employees across the Dublin office, delivering practical, proactive, and commercially focused people advice.
• Support the migration of Dublin-based HR administrative activities into the UK shared services function, ensuring a smooth transition and sustainable processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, development, and offboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate and deliver an effective end-to-end recruitment process.
• Assist with employee relations matters, providing support on case management and people-related issues.
• Contribute to organisational change programmes, supporting implementation, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers and key stakeholders, influencing positive people decisions and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Support the delivery of HR projects, initiatives, and day-to-day People team activities as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience within a People Advisor, HR Advisor, or generalist HR position, with a strong understanding of employee relations and HR best practice.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver positive outcomes.
• Comfortable managing a varied workload, balancing day-to-day HR operations with change, transformation, and project-based activities.
• Confident in building relationships and influencing managers and stakeholders at all levels, providing trusted and pragmatic HR advice.
• Experienced in supporting end-to-end recruitment activities and managing employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Highly organised with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £32,000 to £38,000, dependent on the level of experience.