People Advisor - Employee Relations Specialist

THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a People Advisor to deliver high‑quality employee relations advice and case management. Working within the People Experience team, you will support managers with fair, policy‑driven decisions and positive outcomes across the organisation.

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a hybrid pattern (3 days on site, 2 days remote) and a 35‑hour week. The salary is £38,000 per annum plus benefits, with closing date 4 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling absence, performance, conduct, disciplinary issues and workplace conflict.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters with practical, timely, compliant advice.
• Support managers to handle issues confidently, enabling early resolution.
• Apply People policies fairly and contribute to policy development and improvement.
• Maintain accurate case records and use themes for reporting and learning.
• Support engagement with unions and employee networks to reflect employee voice.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Policy guidance

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Judgement

Inclusion & fairness

Job description

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a People Advisor to deliver high‑quality employee relations advice and case management. Working within the People Experience team, you will support managers with fair, policy‑driven decisions and positive outcomes across the organisation.

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a hybrid pattern (3 days on site, 2 days remote) and a 35‑hour week. The salary is £38,000 per annum plus benefits, with closing date 4 October 2026.