People Advisor

Nichols plc; Newton-le-Willows; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual Bonus

Save as you Earn

Private medical cover

Enhanced Carers leave

Sick pay

On-site parking

Volunteer day

Drinks at sites

Staff shop

Employee shop discounts

Job summary

Nichols plc is seeking a People Advisor to deliver a professional, proactive HR service across the business. You will handle employee relations matters, coach managers, and ensure consistent application of policies and employment law.

You will engage in People projects, spot opportunities, and bring a practical, can-do attitude to everyday processes while balancing autonomy with collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Proven experience managing complex Employee Relations casework.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgement in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, proactive HR support across the business.
• Navigate employee relations matters and coach managers.
• Deliver policy-advice and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead or support HR initiatives and projects aligned with People strategy.
• Ensure policies and employment laws are applied consistently.

Skills

ER casework

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Autonomy

HR policy knowledge

HRIS

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Job description

We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!

We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.

As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves.

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who’ve always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!

We take a refreshingly agile approach to how we work, combining the energy of being together in the office with the flexibility of working from home. You’ll be office-based three days a week, with core hours designed to help you balance work and home life.

Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our team and help keep our people experience running as smoothly as our drinks do!

You’ll play a key role in delivering a professional, proactive and people-focused HR service across the business, working closely with our People Business Partners and supporting the wider People Operations team. You’ll be someone people can count on, whether that’s navigating a tricky employee relations issue, helping bring a people project to life, or simply making sure our day-to-day people processes are working as they should be.

You’ll bring your HR expertise to employee relations matters, coaching and upskilling managers whilst they navigate challenges with confidence, always ensuring our policies, processes and employment legislation are applied consistently and fairly.

Alongside this, you’ll get involved in a range of exciting people projects and initiatives that support our wider people strategy. We’re looking for someone who can spot opportunities, solve problems and bring a practical, can-do attitude to whatever comes their way.

This is a real unique opportunity to take on a varied HR role, combining hands-on generalist responsibilities with the opportunity to proactively lead and deliver impactful projects. We’re looking for someone who is confident to take ownership and thrives on working independently to make things happen.

In short, we’re after someone who knows their HR stuff, loves working with people and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact (and have some fun while doing it!) we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

To make a splash in this role you will need to be a minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualified (or have the equivalent experience) and has

• Proven experience managing complex Employee Relations casework from initial assessment through to resolution
• Working knowledge of HR policies, practices, systems and employee life cycle
• Experience coaching and influencing managers on people matters
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgement in complex situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret people data and identify trends
• The ability to plan, scope and project manage HR initiatives
• The ability to work autonomously

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• Annual Bonus
• Save as you Earn Share Scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme
• Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay

AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS

We are also proud to offer:

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• Free on site parking
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.

Our standard recruitment process for short-listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a first stage interview via Microsoft Teams and second stage interviews face to face. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us.

We understand that many candidates use AI tools to help prepare applications. You're welcome to use these tools to improve spelling, grammar or structure, but your application must accurately reflect your own skills, experience and achievements.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.