People Projects Advisor

Onecom; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Onecom seeks a passionate People Projects Advisor in Whiteley to drive impactful HR initiatives. This dynamic role involves leading integration projects, managing HR operations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays and buy/sell options

Birthday day off

12 paid hours for flexible use

Volunteer day

Lease a brand-new electric car

9% combined pension contribution

4x salary life assurance

Quarterly and annual employee awards

Discounts on tech

24/7 access to mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Free breakfast & fresh fruit

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR or project coordination role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Calm under pressure and focused on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate People-related projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates.
• Support employee relations casework, including absence and performance issues.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Join our Team as a People Projects Advisor

Location: Whiteley

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

About the role:

Are you passionate about driving impactful change and creating exceptional employee experiences? As our People Projects Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering key People initiatives that shape our culture and support our strategic goals.

From leading integration projects to supporting day-to-day HR operations, this is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage meaningful projects, and help us build a workplace where people thrive.

What makes you a great fit:

• Proven experience in a similar HR or project coordination role
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident navigating employee relations issues with a pragmatic approach
• Skilled at juggling multiple priorities and shifting between structured and reactive work
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
• Calm under pressure and focused on outcomes

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate People-related projects, including cross-functional and company-wide initiatives
• Drive acquisition and integration activity, ensuring smooth onboarding and cultural alignment
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Track project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Support employee relations casework, including absence, performance, and conduct issues
• Coach managers on applying People policies fairly and consistently
• Contribute to onboarding, policy updates, and employee lifecycle support during quieter project periods
• Build strong relationships across the business and promote a collaborative team culture
• Provide guidance to other People team members

Perks for our People:

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays and buy/sell options
• Other Leave: Birthday day off, 12 paid hours for flexible use, Volunteer day
• EV Scheme: Lease a brand-new electric car
• Lifestyle: 9% combined pension contribution and 4x salary life assurance
• Rewards: Quarterly and annual employee awards, discounts on tech
• Socials: All-expenses-paid company events
• Development: In-House Training Academy
• Wellbeing: 24/7 access to mental health support, Calm App, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast & fresh fruit, eye-care vouchers, financial wellbeing support

Who we are:

Onecom is an award-winning provider of Communication Technology, trusted by UK organisations to deliver Simply Brilliant Customer Experiences.

Our values:

We champion our values in everything we do: Innovation, Integrity, Ambition, Knowledge, Inspiration.

ED&I:

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates to complete our equality monitoring form as part of the application process. Responses are anonymous and help inform our future initiatives.