People Services Advisor: Employee Relations Lead

NRG.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced People Services Advisor on a fixed-term 12-month contract to support managers across employee relations, performance, sickness absence and wellbeing.

You will influence leaders and help build capability while upholding policy and compliant practices. You will coach managers, monitor absence trends, provide practical advice on UK law and people processes, and collaborate with specialist teams to drive improvements across the employee experience

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR/People background in a complex environment.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Knowledge of UK employment law is essential.
• Confident advising and influencing managers and leaders.
• Excellent communication and empathy in sensitive conversations.
• Coaching-led approach empowering managers to improve performance.
• Analytical and organisational skills with People data experience.
• Interest in continuous improvement and new ways of working.
• CIPD membership or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising and coaching managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.
• Supporting managers with complex sickness cases, including reasonable adjustments and occupational health.
• Monitoring absence trends and using data to identify opportunities for early intervention.
• Building trusted relationships with managers and senior stakeholders.
• Providing practical advice on UK employment law, policies and people processes.
• Working with specialist People teams where additional expertise is required.
• Developing guidance, tools and training to improve management capability.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of People policies.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and employee experience.
• Supporting wider People projects and organisational priorities.
• Ensuring people practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching / influencing

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPD membership (advantageous)

Job description

NRG. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced People Services Advisor on a fixed-term 12-month contract to support managers across employee relations, performance, sickness absence and wellbeing.

You will influence leaders and help build capability while upholding policy and compliant practices. You will coach managers, monitor absence trends, provide practical advice on UK law and people processes, and collaborate with specialist teams to drive improvements across the employee experience