People Advisor - North London

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership in London is seeking a People Advisor to join a fast-paced frontline People Team, delivering practical HR advice to managers and colleagues.

Reporting to the People Partner, you will handle employee relations cases, support absence, performance and engagement, and help implement HR processes in line with policy. This hybrid role offers opportunities to contribute to business transformation and workforce development.

Qualifications

• HR advisory, employee relations or generalist HR 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.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable but not essential.

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.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Coaching managers

HR data analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5 desirable

Job description

Hybrid - 3 days a week on site, 2 working from home

NE London

Up to 42K salary plus benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious People Advisor to join a high-performing operational People Team in a fast paced frontline line environment.

Reporting to the People Partner, you will provide practical HR advice and support to managers and colleagues, managing employee relations cases and ensuring HR processes are applied consistently and in line with policy and employment law.

You will be a trusted advisor, helping managers build confidence and capability across areas including absence, performance, conduct and engagement. You will also support wider people initiatives, employee lifecycle processes and business transformation.

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• Support effective employee lifecycle processes.

What we're looking for

• HR advisory, employee relations or generalist HR 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.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 desirable but not essential.

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive People Team, with strong opportunities for development and career growth within a business undergoing transformation.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

If this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to be considered for, and you have the right skills and experience, please submit your up to date CV and contact detail