People Advisor: HR Coach for Managers & Engagement

Oakleaf Partnership; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a proactive People Advisor to join the high-performing People Team. You will provide practical HR advice, support managers and colleagues, and manage employee relations cases in line with policy and employment law.

You will be a trusted advisor, helping managers build confidence across absence, performance, conduct and engagement while supporting broader people initiatives and business transformation.

Qualifications

• HR advisory or employee relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and supporting line managers.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret HR data and identify practical solutions.
• Collaborative and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic HR and employee relations advice.
• Coach managers on absence, performance, conduct and people matters.
• Manage and 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.
• Work collaboratively with wider HR and specialist teams.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

HR advisory

employee relations

generalist HR

employment law

coaching managers

communication

data interpretation

collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable

Job description

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a proactive People Advisor to join the high-performing People Team. You will provide practical HR advice, support managers and colleagues, and manage employee relations cases in line with policy and employment law.

You will be a trusted advisor, helping managers build confidence across absence, performance, conduct and engagement while supporting broader people initiatives and business transformation.