People Advisor

Oakleaf Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership in Bristol is seeking a People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team on permanent, on-site terms. You will provide practical HR advice and support to managers, handling employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently and in line with policy and employment law.

You will be a trusted advisor, coaching managers on absence, performance, conduct and engagement, while supporting wider people initiatives and transformation across the

Qualifications

• HR advisory or employee relations experience.
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching line managers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic HR and employee relations advice.
• Coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and people matters.
• Manage 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 with wider HR and specialist teams, and support lifecycle processes.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Generalist HR

Employment law knowledge

Coaching managers

Data interpretation

Communication

Organisation

Job description

• People Advisor
• Perm
• 5 days a week on site
• Bristol based
• 40K salary plus benefits

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?