People Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership in Ospringe, England, is seeking an ambitious People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team. Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide pragmatic HR advice and support to managers, handling employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently in line with policy and employment law.

You will coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and engagement, support employee lifecycle processes and participate in wider people

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advisory and employee relations guidance.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching line managers.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to interpret HR data and identify practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear HR and employee relations advice to managers.
• Coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and people matters.
• Maintain accurate employee relations records and case documentation.
• Support employee engagement and local people initiatives.
• Monitor HR data, trends and compliance requirements.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately.
• Collaborate with wider HR and specialist teams.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

HR advisory

employee relations

coaching managers

communication skills

data interpretation

commercial mindset

CIPD knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team.

Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide practical HR advice and support to managers and colleagues, managing employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently and in line with policy and employment law.

You will be a trusted advisor, helping managers build confidence and capability across areas including absence, performance, conduct and engagement. You will also support wider people initiatives, employee lifecycle processes and business transformation.

What you'll be doing

• Provide clear, pragmatic HR and employee relations advice.
• Coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and people matters.
• Manage and maintain accurate employee relations records and case documentation.
• Support employee engagement and local people initiatives.
• Monitor HR data, trends and compliance requirements.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with wider HR and specialist teams.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

What we're looking for

• HR advisory, employee relations or generalist HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and supporting line managers.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret HR data and identify practical solutions.
• Collaborative and commercially minded approach.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable but not essential.

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive People Team, with strong opportunities for development and career growth within a business undergoing transformation.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?