People Strategy Advisor

GTC Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced People Strategy Advisor to support workforce planning, HR operations and strategic people initiatives within a complex public sector environment in London.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to advise on HR policies and lead workforce initiatives, engaging stakeholders at all levels. Hybrid working follows an onsite induction in Whitehall.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Service HR policies and workforce management.
• Proven ability to advise on HR procedures and organise complex workforce data.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on HR policies and workforce management practices.
• Support workforce planning and strategic people initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Communicate complex topics clearly and professionally.
• Offer evidence-based recommendations to inform decisions.
• Support change projects and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with workforce reporting and MI for strategic planning.
• Produce accurate, high-quality written communications.
• Adapt to changing priorities with flexible support.

Skills

Civil Service HR experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Workforce planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

HRIS

Workforce reporting tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced People Strategy Advisor to support workforce planning, HR operations and strategic people initiatives within a complex organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience in a structured public sector environment who can provide expert advice, engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels and contribute to improving people processes and workforce management.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Support workforce planning, people operations and strategic people initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Communicate complex and sensitive topics professionally, clearly and appropriately.
• Provide accurate, evidence-based advice and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support organisational change and people-related projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance ways of working.
• Assist with workforce reporting and management information to support strategic planning.
• Produce high-quality written communications, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and provide flexible support in line with business needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous Civil Service HR experience, with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Working knowledge of HR and learning and development policies, systems and processes.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, people operations or strategic people initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Confidence communicating sensitive and complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong judgement, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience improving processes, streamlining procedures and delivering efficiencies.
• Experience supporting business change and/or people change projects.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within a complex public sector or similarly structured organisation.
• Experience producing workforce reports and management information to support strategic decision-making.
• Familiarity with Defence-related environments.

Location and Working Arrangements

The role is based in Whitehall, London, with an initial onsite induction followed by hybrid working.

Onsite attendance will typically be 1-2 days per week, depending on business requirements, with Tuesday normally serving as the anchor day.

Please note that travel expenses are not payable.