People Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate People Advisor to enhance HR practices and support managers in employee relations. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing expert guidance and collaborating with various teams. You will play a crucial role in developing tools and templates for effective team management while being a trusted advisor for escalated HR queries. If you are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization and drive continuous improvement in HR systems, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent required.
• Generalist HR background with experience in employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality employee relations advice in line with policy.
• Support managers on complex employee relations cases.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Policy Knowledge

Coaching Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Generalist HR Background

Job description

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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 Title: People Advisor

A position has arisen for a People Advisor to join our HR department at Southern Water. As a People Advisor, you will provide high-quality employee relations advice and guidance in line with SW policy, best practices, and employment legislation. You will work closely with line managers and key stakeholders to offer proactive and efficient advice, highlighting opportunities for improvement and coaching managers to enhance their capabilities.

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

Applicants 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.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful difference. If this sounds like you, please submit your application today.