People Advisor

Orion Electrotech; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is partnering with a UK-wide organisation to recruit a skilled People Advisor in Coventry. This hybrid role supports manager capability, ER cases, and people practices across a 500-strong workforce nationwide.

You will coach managers, advise on employment law, and contribute to policy development while building strong stakeholder relationships. A clear path toward Senior People Advisor and Business Partner roles is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR advisory experience.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards.
• Confident handling ER cases end‑to‑end.
• Strong employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied Employee Relations caseload including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Coach and support managers through people‑related challenges.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across UK locations.
• Support organisational change and people initiatives.
• Assist in policy development and best practice improvements.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

People Advisor

Hybrid - Coventry (3 days office, 2 days home)

£40,000 - £45,000 Development & Progression - DOE

We're partnering with a UK‑wide organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation. Following significant investment, a newly refreshed leadership team and the creation of a central head office, the business is building a modern, proactive people function and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of that journey. Working closely with a supportive People Director and Head of People, you'll play a key role in shaping manager capability, improving people practices, and driving positive change across a workforce of 500 employees nationwide. This is a hands‑on role that combines Employee Relations, coaching, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing in this People Advisor role:

• Managing a varied Employee Relations caseload including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance matters.
• Coaching and supporting managers through people‑related challenges.
• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple UK locations.
• Supporting organisational change and people initiatives.
• Helping develop manager capability through training and ongoing guidance.
• Contributing to policy development and best practice improvements.

What we're looking for in this People Advisor role:

• Minimum 5 years HR experience in an advisory capacity.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Confident handling ER cases from start to finish.
• Strong employment law knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable travelling across the UK when required.
• Experience in operational environments such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, retail, engineering or unionised settings would be highly advantageous.

Why apply?

• Join a business investing heavily in its people function.
• Clear progression pathway into Senior People Advisor and Business Partner positions.
• Work with supportive leaders who genuinely care about development.
• Opportunity to influence culture and drive positive change.
• Excellent work‑life balance with no expectation of working outside contracted hours.
• Be part of a close‑knit HR team with significant visibility across the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, coaching managers, and helping organisations navigate positive change.