People Advisory Manager

RSM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a People Advisory Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy and enhancing the employee experience. This dynamic role involves leading a team to deliver impactful people solutions and managing complex employee relations matters. You will be instrumental in executing change initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment. The firm values diversity and offers a flexible working environment, ensuring that every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving positive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Financial wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams to deliver people solutions.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle and employer branding.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the people agenda and change programmes.
• Manage employee relations issues with fairness and risk management.

Skills

People Advisory Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Employment Legislation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

We are looking for a People Advisory Manager to join RSM’s people team in either our Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds or London offices. Reporting to the Associate Director – People Operations and Advisory, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of RSM’s people strategy – Make an Impact and Be our Future.

Working closely with the HR Business Partner aligned to the tax service line, you will take a hands-on role in delivering people initiatives and operational priorities, through the People Advisory team. While strategic direction is led by the HRBP, your role will ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of people solutions and services that add value across the employee lifecycle.
In this role, you will also support and guide your team on complex employee relations matters, acting as an escalation point to ensure fair, consistent and commercially sound outcomes.

You’ll make an impact by:

1. Supporting the consistent delivery of the people agenda nationally and across the service line, including wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion, partnering with internal teams and aligning with key priorities.
2. Supporting the execution of people change programmes, ensuring clear communication, alignment with firm values, and thoughtful management of impact and risk.
3. Leading, coaching and developing the People Advisory team, supporting their growth, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
4. Contributing to the delivery and enhancement of high-quality people processes that enhance employee experience and position RSM as an employer of choice.
5. Providing expert advice on policies and processes, ensuring they are applied fairly and consistently, and offer pragmatic, commercially aligned solutions to people-related challenges.
6. Managing a range of ER issues with care and diligence, balancing fairness to employees with appropriate risk management for the firm.
7. Coordinating and supporting key cyclical people processes such as performance reviews, reward cycles, and workforce planning, working closely with specialist teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

1. An effective People Advisory Manager with a proven track record of leading a team to create and deliver business focused people solutions.
2. A strong understanding and awareness of best people practice across the employee lifecycle, the importance of the employee experience and its impact on employer brand.
3. High degree of business acumen with the interpersonal skills, courage and expertise to effectively influence business leaders.
4. Track record of initiating and leading the development of people processes and delivery of change projects.
5. In depth knowledge of current employment legislation and extensive experience of managing employee relations effectively within a regulated environment.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

1. Hybrid and Flexible working.
2. 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
3. Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
4. Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.