People Advisor (ER)

EA First; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven education group in Kettering is seeking a People Advisor to provide HR support across nurseries. This hybrid position offers a salary of £30-35k DOE and requires CIPD Level 3 qualification. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK employment law and experience in employee relations. This role presents an excellent opportunity for career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified.
• Previous experience in a People Advisory or HR Coordinator role.
• Experience leading on Employee Relations is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers and employees on employee relations issues.
• Supporting investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records.
• Assisting with TUPE and payroll as required.

Skills

Understanding of UK employment law

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Experience in employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a HR Coordinator ready to step into your first Advisor role? Or perhaps you're already in a People Advisor position looking for a change? This could be your perfect next step

We are on the lookout for a People Advisor role to join a growing and values-driven education group, known for their commitment to developing both their teams and the children they care for. Based in Kettering, this is a hybrid opportunity offering variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference

Working closely with the People Partner (Generalist), you'll deliver day-to-day HR support across a network of nurseries, acting as a key point of contact for employee relations, process improvements, and generalist HR advice. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations issues
• Supporting investigations, disciplinary processes, and documentation
• Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting digital HR process automation
• Assisting with TUPE and payroll where required (training provided if needed)
• Working to service-level agreements, managing a high-volume caseload effectively
• Supporting broader People initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified
• Strong understanding of UK employment law
• Previous experience in a People Advisory or HR Coordinator role
• Experience leading on Employee Relations is an essential requirement
• Confident communicator and excellent at building relationships across all levels
• A self-starter with great attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• A proactive and tech-savvy problem solver who thrives in a busy environment

Role Details

• People Advisor (Education Sector) - Hybrid / Kettering
• Salary: 30-35k DOE CIPD Level 3 Required Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.