People Advisor

Southern Water; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated People Advisor to join their HR team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality employee relations advice, working closely with line managers and key stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in enhancing HR capabilities, managing complex employee relations cases, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR practices. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful difference, this role is perfect for you. Join a supportive team and help shape the future of the organization while enjoying a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR background with a CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in employee relations and HR policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality employee relations advice aligned with policy and legislation.
• Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to enhance HR capabilities.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policy Guidance

Coaching Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Equivalent HR Qualification

Job description

Closing Date

2025-05-12

People Advisor

Location: Hybrid 2 – 3 days per week in Worthing with visits to other sites for meetings

Perm/FTC: 12 month FTC

Hours: 37 hrs

Salary: Up to £39,500 based on experience

Job Description

We are seeking a People Advisor to join our HR department at Southern Water. In this role, you will provide high-quality employee relations advice and guidance aligned with SW policy, best practices, and employment legislation. You will collaborate closely with line managers and key stakeholders to offer proactive, efficient advice, including identifying opportunities for improvement and coaching managers to enhance their capabilities.

Working with the People Hub and the Talent and Development team, you will help improve manager capabilities and support People Partners on complex employee relations cases such as restructures, TUPE, or potential dismissals.

Candidates should have a generalist HR background with a CIPD qualification or equivalent. You will act as the second line of defense for escalated HR queries and contribute to the continuous improvement of People systems and practices, including developing tools and templates for line managers to manage their teams effectively.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong planning skills, and the ability to build genuine, trust-based relationships at all levels of the organization.

If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today.