People Advisor | Hybrid HR Generalist for Growth

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

On-site parking

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited in Manchester is seeking a People Advisor to support managers with HR issues, deliver practical advice, and help create a positive employee experience during change and day-to-day operations.

You will handle employee relations, onboarding, performance reviews, policy updates, and recruitment support, leveraging CIPD Level 5 expertise and UK employment law knowledge to drive compliant, people-focused decisions.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
• Previous HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance concerns.
• Providing practical, straightforward HR advice and helping managers make confident people decisions.
• Supporting organisational change projects and wider people initiatives.
• Coordinating key HR activities, including on-boarding, performance reviews, and exit interviews.
• Reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure they remain effective and compliant.
• Using people data and insights to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Assisting with recruitment activities and HR compliance processes.
• Getting involved in engagement, well-being, and development initiatives that help employees thrive.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Proactive & organised

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group Limited in Manchester is seeking a People Advisor to support managers with HR issues, deliver practical advice, and help create a positive employee experience during change and day-to-day operations.

You will handle employee relations, onboarding, performance reviews, policy updates, and recruitment support, leveraging CIPD Level 5 expertise and UK employment law knowledge to drive compliant, people-focused decisions.