People Advisor – Employee Relations & Policy

First Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on high street brands and EU

Pension scheme

Free bus pass

Cycle to work

Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

First Bus in Leeds is seeking a People Advisor to join the HR team. The role focuses on advising managers on employee relations, absence and performance management, with emphasis on supporting policies and legislative compliance.

You will collaborate with People Advisory Partners and drive capability across managers, while maintaining strong relationships with Union Reps to ensure collaborative ER handling. The role is full-time, based in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or similar role, ideally in a unionised environment.
• CIPD qualified with a strong knowledge of employment legislation.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with employees, managers, and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously and elevate first level employee relations cases as required.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills with the ability to quickly respond to changing priorities.
• Initiative and drive to continuously improve processes and deliver against objectives.
• A strong team player with a professional attitude and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Advising and guiding managers on ER, absence and performance management.
• Assist with providing advice and proactive recommendations to managers on employment matters.
• Work with People Advisory Partners to provide advice on local policies and current legislation.
• Develop managers' capability in handling people issues.
• Review and draft policies and processes ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Maintain and develop relationships with Union Reps and the company for collaborative ER handling.
• Utilise the HR system to monitor ER trends across the business.
• Support the wider People team with key projects aligned to the People Strategy.
• Assist in delivering people-related training materials.

Skills

HR Advisor

Union experience

Relationship management

Autonomy

Planning & organisation

Process improvement

Team player

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

First Bus in Leeds is seeking a People Advisor to join the HR team. The role focuses on advising managers on employee relations, absence and performance management, with emphasis on supporting policies and legislative compliance.

You will collaborate with People Advisory Partners and drive capability across managers, while maintaining strong relationships with Union Reps to ensure collaborative ER handling. The role is full-time, based in Leeds.