People & Culture Advisor

Leenderson Construction Materials; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social justice charity is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to support diverse HR needs. This role involves providing expert HR guidance, managing employee relations, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The position offers flexibility, a competitive salary, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing Day

Healthcare benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
• Passionate about social justice and making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies and employee relations.
• Oversee onboarding and probation management scenarios.
• Collaborate on HR projects that support staff wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

IT Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

HR Information Systems

Job description

Join Cranstoun: Be the Catalyst for Change in a Social Justice-Driven Organisation!

Are you passionate about creating healthier, safer communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where compassion, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything you do? Then Cranstoun wants to hear from you!

At Cranstoun, we’re not just another organisation—we’re a social justice and harm reduction charity with global ambition. With a powerful vision to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, we empower people across the UK to overcome life’s toughest challenges through creativity, compassion, and evidence-based practice.

Now, we’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join our growing People team and support our mission to inspire positive change every day.

About the Role

As our People & Culture Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting managers and colleagues across the organisation by providing expert HR guidance on employee relations, onboarding, performance, and wellbeing. You’ll ensure Cranstoun's values are embedded in everything we do—from policy to practice—while championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Reporting to a People Partner, you will help shape and deliver strategic people initiatives that drive engagement and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HR policies, employee relations, performance, and absence management.
• Oversee complex onboarding and probation management scenarios.
• Maintain and update our HR Information System (HRIS), payroll documents, and reporting dashboards.
• Support the management of employee lifecycle activities such as probation, flexible working, family-friendly policies and off-boarding.
• Support People Partners with Employee Relations matters.
• Advise on Policies and procedures, best-practice, contractual entitlements, other HR related matters employee benefits and other employee related queries.
• Provide 1st Tier advice on people issues and 1st and 2nd Tier support with absence management.
• Support with TUPE and Restructures.
• Monitor and implement Employment changes and updates.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies, HR projects, and the development of new initiatives that support staff wellbeing and organisational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT and data management skills, including use of HR systems and MS Office Suite.
• Passionate about social justice and making a real difference in people’s lives.

Location & Flexibility

• West Midlands-based (National Role)
• Hybrid working options available (home-based with travel to sites as needed)

What We Offer

• Salary circa £35,000 per annum
• A dynamic, mission-driven working environment
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Wellbeing Day
• Healthcare benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The chance to truly impact people’s lives for the better

Ready to Help Us Rebuild Lives?

If you're driven by purpose and ready to take your HR career to the next level with an organisation that’s creating real change, apply now to become our next People & Culture Advisor.

Closing date: 20 June 2025.

At Cranstoun, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Together, we are stronger.