People Advisor (Human Resources / People Team)

Lanpro; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services firm is seeking a People Advisor to join their team in Norwich. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of HR experience, possess a CIPD qualification, and be skilled in employee relations and HR processes. This role offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a health care plan.

Benefits

Non contractual growth bonus scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

Hybrid working environment

Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance

E-Learning portal access for continual annual development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of potential upcoming changes to employment law.
• Experience of onboarding and training new employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers and employees.
• Support and implement HR interventions for employee needs.
• Contribute to internal and external audits.

Skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Exceptional communication skills

High level of IT literacy

Knowledge of employment legislation

Education

CIPD Associate Membership or related HR qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

People Advisor - Hiring Now!

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and York.

Our multidisciplinary proposition spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design.

We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions.

We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors. We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We acknowledge at Lanpro, that our true potential as a business comes through our people. It is crucial as we grow that we have a engaged, accountable and innovative team who feel supported, rewarded and we create a transparent culture.

In light of our growth as a business and increasing headcount nationally, we are looking for a People (HR) Advisor to join a ambitious People and Operations team looking to contribute, refine our processes and support a multidisciplinary professional services team.

The Role Will Involve

• Providing professional advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and practices as well as any other arrangements in place to ensure that Lanpro meets its legal/regulatory responsibilities in this area.
• To help support and implement interventions to meet the needs of employees, from attraction, recruitment, reward, induction, learning and development, life stage career planning, and retirement.
• Seek to promote good employee relations at all times and ensure that, should complex issues arise, they are escalated appropriately.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by completing tasks/projects in line with the Directorate strategy.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting including absence, attrition, demographics.
• Accurate data input and maintenance of systems, filing and records, ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations.
• Contribute to internal and external audit (ISO standards) and assist the implementation of recommendations.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation to include health and wellbeing.
• To support and demonstrate inclusion and best practice in equality and diversity.
• Provide robust reporting and analysis to help inform decision-making and problem solving.
• Contribute to the development of wellbeing approaches and initiatives for Lanpro employees.
• To be a trusted advisor to managers within Lanproand develop relationships based on trust, integrity and co-operation.
• Build strong and commercial relationships with the Lanpro management team, using the ability to influence as appropriate.
  
  

Key stakeholders: Business Unit Leads, Head of Departments, Director of disciplines, Regional Directors, Associate Directors.

Direct reports: Zero

Essential

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), or a third-level qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in a generalist HR role, with a sound working knowledge of current employment legislation and best practice.
• Knowledge of potential upcoming changes to employment law, immigration, and the employment rights bill
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience managing and delivering HR projects, workshops, or service improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with HR systems and reporting tools.
• Full, current driving license and use of a car which is insured for business use OR Can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the job
• Experience of a talent acquisition and recruitment process.
• Experience of onboarding, inducting and training new members of the organisation.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• Prior experience of delivering HR change through projects and reporting.
  
  

Desirable

• MCIPD Qualified or studying towards
• Experience of working people operations systems such as Leapsome
• Experience of using HR information systems such as AtlasHR
• Experience of working in an ISO Quality framework
• Experience of applying for investors in People
• Knowledge of Coaching & Mentoring principles and practice
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practice
• Experience of working with universities and third party associations
• Has supported senior leadership hiring processes
  
  

Benefits

As a valued employee of Lanpro, you can expect to feel looked after. We offer the following great benefits as standard:

• Non contractual growth bonus scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Centrally based City office locations
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Company pension
• Death in service cover
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and company wide)
• E-Learning portal access for continual annual development
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and perks - amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.