People Advisor: ER & Manager Coaching (Flexible)

Stone King LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible & hybrid working

28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Learning & development investment

Job summary

Stone King LLP is seeking an experienced People Advisor to join our People Team. This flexible role focuses on employee relations, manager coaching and practical people advice to improve outcomes across the business.

You'll work with managers to navigate ER matters, contribute to training, and help evolve how our People function supports colleagues. A CIPD qualification or progress towards one is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on employee relations matters and building credibility with managers.
• Strong understanding of employment law and practical application in HR.
• Ability to coach managers through complex people scenarios while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations matters including attendance, conduct, capability, grievances, flexible working, and health and wellbeing.
• Coach managers through people matters, helping them understand options, prepare for conversations and reach fair outcomes.
• Manage ER caseload, assessing risk and escalating when necessary.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of manager training, guidance and resources.
• Support People Team projects and service improvements, turning ideas into practical changes.
• Use people data to identify trends and opportunities to improve processes and policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Empathy & discretion

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification or progress towards one

Job description

Stone King LLP is seeking an experienced People Advisor to join our People Team. This flexible role focuses on employee relations, manager coaching and practical people advice to improve outcomes across the business.

You'll work with managers to navigate ER matters, contribute to training, and help evolve how our People function supports colleagues. A CIPD qualification or progress towards one is advantageous.