People and Culture Advisor

Sirius-Search; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization in the UK is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to join their team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of HR generalist experience and a strong knowledge of UK employment law. You will be responsible for onboarding, employee relations, and maintaining HR data. This role offers competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits including healthcare, dental plan, and paid volunteering.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Healthcare cash plan

Dental Plan

26 days holiday + BH, extra day off at Christmas

Paid volunteering

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in HR, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in guiding managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure accurate HRIS data maintenance.
• Be the first point of contact for employee relations queries.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Job description

Job: People & Culture Advisor

Location: Mid Kent / Hybrid (60/40)

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Bens

Are you an HR generalist who loves being the go-to person for managers and employees?
Do you thrive in an environment where culture, engagement and development really matter?
Ready to take ownership in a growing, people-focused professional services firm?

We’re supporting a well-established, highly respected professional services organisation in their search for a confident and collaborative People & Culture Advisor. Reporting into an experienced P&C Lead, this is a varied role within a business known for its supportive culture, strong values and commitment to developing its people.

If you enjoy a broad generalist remit and want to make a real impact, this offers the perfect platform.

What you’ll be doing as People & Culture Advisor:

• Onboarding & Offboarding – Deliver a seamless employee experience, working closely with Talent Acquisition and P&C Administration.
• Probation & Integration – Ensure new joiners settle in successfully and support managers with any concerns.
• HR Data & Systems – Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee documentation, supporting smooth payroll processing.
• Policy & Compliance – Support the implementation of people policies in line with legislation.
• Employee Relations – Be the first point of contact for ER queries, advising on absence, grievance, disciplinary, performance and capability.
• Flexible Working & Status Changes – Manage requests and ensure processes are followed effectively.
• Training & Development – Assess training needs and work with the wider group talent team on firmwide L&D.
• Trainees & Apprentices – Support recruitment, assessment centres, seat planning and review processes.
• Problem-Solving – Spot trends early around performance, attendance and engagement, working with the P&C Lead to address them proactively.
• Project Work – Contribute to wider People & Culture initiatives and cross-group projects.
• Engagement & Culture – Champion wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and positive workplace culture.

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years’ HR generalist experience, ideally within legal or professional services
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident in providing guidance at all levels
• Approachable, organised and solutions-focused
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High levels of confidentiality and professionalism
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Healthcare cash plan
• Dental Plan
• 26 days holiday + BH, 1 extra day off at Xmas, can buy an additional 4 days
• Paid volunteering
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance

Why this organisation?

You’ll be joining a business with a strong reputation, a collaborative environment and a genuine people-first approach. The organisation has clear ambitions for growth and invests in its culture, engagement and employee development. It’s a supportive, progressive environment where you can continue to grow your career.

If this People & Culture Advisor opportunity sounds of interest, then forward your CV today toCressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online

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