People Advisor - 3 month fixed term

Berkeley Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development company in London is seeking a skilled People Advisor for a 3-month fixed-term role. The ideal candidate will have experience in employee relations, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong knowledge of employment law. This position involves providing guidance and support within a dynamic environment and maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws. The role includes benefits such as annual leave, private medical insurance, and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Access to an online discount platform

Volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Outgoing, approachable, and ready to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for advice and support on employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on performance management and absence management.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

People Advisor - 3 month fixed term

Department: People

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Battersea, South West London - Berkeley St Edward

Reporting To: Christine Retallick

Description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments. Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.

The role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated People Advisor to join our London People Team on a 3 - 6 month fixed-term basis. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in employee relations, providing guidance and support to both employees and management on a variety of matters. Outgoing, approachable, and ready to hit the ground running, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and play a critical role in fostering positive workplace environments across our organisation. This role requires the flexibility to travel to multiple sites as needed.

• Be the first point of contact for advice and support on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support on performance management and absence management to maintain productivity and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees to address concerns and promote effective resolutions.
• Conduct investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance hearings with professionalism and discretion in line with HR best practice.
• Support HR initiatives and projects that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.

Experience required

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum).
• Experience in handling employee relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practices.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.