People Advisor

ADG Brasil; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a People Advisor to join their People Team. This full-time, fixed-term contract role involves providing HR support, managing employee relations, and helping integrate a new HRIS system. Offering a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme, this position is ideal for candidates with strong HR knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing support services

Generous company pension scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification, degree, or proven experience required.
• Knowledge of employment legislation is essential.
• Experience with Employee Relations and Performance Management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR policies and compliance.
• Support recruitment and performance management.
• Conduct training on HRIS system.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Self-motivation

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD qualification or degree

Tools

IRIS self-service platform

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within our dynamic People Team?

As a People Advisor, you will report directly to the Head of People and be the first point of contact for all human resource enquiries at Freebridge Community Housing. You will provide essential advice and support to managers and colleagues across Freebridge in key HR matters. This includes attendance management, change management, employment law, employee relations, and performance management processes. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in integrating the new HRIS system into Freebridge and host training and feedback sessions with employees.

Type and term of contract: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months, Full-time

About Freebridge Community Housing

Our goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Established in 2006, Freebridge received the transfer of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk's housing stock. We now have over 7,500 properties across west and north Norfolk, building new homes for social and affordable rent, and supporting shared ownership. We have achieved significant milestones, including delivering on our tenants' promises and upgrading homes to the Decent Homes Standard.

At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

What You'll Be Doing

• Policy Management: Work closely with the HR manager to monitor, review, and update all policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Advisory Service: Ensure employees are fully aware of their rights and entitlements.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relationships, promptly respond to queries, and manage expectations.
• HR Compliance: Ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements.
• Support for Managers: Assist managers with grievance, disciplinary, and capability investigations and hearings.
• Recruitment Support: Support and develop recruitment campaigns.
• Training and Seminars: Manage bookings and invoicing for training events, and train staff on the new HRIS system.
• Performance Monitoring: Maintain management information on budget and performance.
• Collaboration: Work with line managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing, and training.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in improving HR service delivery, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.

Essential Criteria

What we're looking for:

• CIPD qualification, degree, or proven experience.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Experience with Employee Relations and Performance Management.
• Confidence in coaching and delivering training.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with IRIS self-service platform or similar.
• Experience within a Registered Social Landlord or Local Authority.

What's in it for you?

Enjoy benefits such as:

• Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Charitable leave for volunteering.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Early finish on Fridays for work-life balance.
• Company contributory pension scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and create an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Apply now to join our team and make a difference across West and North Norfolk.