Practical HR Advisor – Employee Relations

Ground Control; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a capable People Advisor to join the People team in the North of England. You will handle employee relations cases, respond to day-to-day HR queries, and support managers through people processes, with a People Business Partner providing guidance as needed.

You will work on case management, policy guidance, documentation, TUPE activity, and broader employee lifecycle activities. This role offers a practical HR focus within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR or People advisory role.
• Experience handling disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence matters.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet timescales.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with managers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with performance, conduct, capability, grievance and absence matters.
• Manage cases and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Respond to queries related to People policies and procedures.
• Draft letters, contractual documents and HR correspondence.
• Support TUPE transfers and other business change activities under supervision.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters when required.
• Support probation, appraisal and performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information and HR records.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and employee exit processes.
• Support policy reviews, People projects and wider team priorities.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues across the People team.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Ground Control is seeking a capable People Advisor to join the People team in the North of England. You will handle employee relations cases, respond to day-to-day HR queries, and support managers through people processes, with a People Business Partner providing guidance as needed.

You will work on case management, policy guidance, documentation, TUPE activity, and broader employee lifecycle activities. This role offers a practical HR focus within a supportive team environment.