People Experience Advisor (Fixed Term Contract)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the water and renewables sector is seeking a People Experience Advisor for a 6-month fixed term contract. This dynamic role involves supporting HR operations, providing guidance to managers, and collaborating with the HR Service Centre to enhance employee experiences. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future while developing your HR expertise. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension

Sharesave scheme

Generous holiday

Maternity and parental leave

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR principles and employment law.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying HR concepts.
• Experience in HR advisory or operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for HR-related queries from managers and employees.
• Support the Head of HR in implementing HR strategies.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Skills

HR principles

communication skills

problem-solving

teamwork

attention to detail

discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

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People Experience Advisor (Fixed Term Contract), Bristol

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Client:

South West Water

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future for our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced People Experience Advisor (on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract) to join our People Team based in Exeter or Bristol, with travel to our sites across Devon, Cornwall, Bristol, Bournemouth, and Surrey. You will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role:

The People Experience Advisor is a key role within the People function, providing support to the Head of People in managing HR operations. This role involves collaboration with HR leaders and colleagues within the People Service Centre to ensure efficient HR service delivery. The advisor acts as a point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters and supports HR processes, policies, and initiatives. This role offers HR professionals valuable experience in a dynamic environment, supporting a wide range of HR activities.

What you will be doing:

1. Act as a point of contact for HR-related queries from managers and employees, providing advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
2. Support the Head of HR in implementing HR strategies and initiatives.
3. Provide guidance and coaching to managers.
4. Oversee key HR processes as needed.
5. Collaborate with the HR Service Centre on employee lifecycle processes, ensuring accurate HR data management.
6. Assist with workforce planning, headcount management, and HR metrics development.
7. Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback programs.
8. Work with HR data systems to ensure employee information is up-to-date.
9. Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
10. Support HR issue resolution and resource provision for HR centres of excellence.
11. Assist with HR project planning and execution to meet milestones.

What we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex HR concepts.
• Practical problem-solving skills for HR issues.
• Teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail in HR processes.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with HRIS and MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience in HR advisory or operational roles.
• Experience with HR systems and administrative processes.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunities for ongoing support and career development.
• Benefits including a company bonus, pension, Sharesave scheme, generous holiday, maternity and parental leave, wellbeing support, and discounts.
• Salary range: £35,000 - £45,000.

Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. We promote a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity, reflecting our communities. We value everyone and celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values:

• Be Rock Solid: Build trust and be dependable.
• Be You: Bring your best every day and be authentic.
• Be the Future: Embrace change, drive progress, and own challenges.