People Advisor: HR Coach for Managers

Oakleaf Partnership; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership in Ospringe, England, is seeking an ambitious People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team. Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide pragmatic HR advice and support to managers, handling employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently in line with policy and employment law.

You will coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and engagement, support employee lifecycle processes and participate in wider people

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advisory and employee relations guidance.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching line managers.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to interpret HR data and identify practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear HR and employee relations advice to managers.
• Coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and people matters.
• Maintain accurate employee relations records and case documentation.
• Support employee engagement and local people initiatives.
• Monitor HR data, trends and compliance requirements.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately.
• Collaborate with wider HR and specialist teams.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

HR advisory

employee relations

coaching managers

communication skills

data interpretation

commercial mindset

CIPD knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (desirable)

Job description

Oakleaf Partnership in Ospringe, England, is seeking an ambitious People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team. Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide pragmatic HR advice and support to managers, handling employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently in line with policy and employment law.

You will coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and engagement, support employee lifecycle processes and participate in wider people