Senior People Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior People Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of ambitious SMEs, providing tailored HR solutions that drive business success. You'll engage with stakeholders at all levels, advising on complex employee relations issues while implementing strategic people initiatives. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing workplace culture and supporting clients through their business journey. If you're passionate about making a real impact in the HR field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Milestone Rewards

Charity Champion Events

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified with extensive HR experience in advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and complex ER issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering co-sourcing HR solutions.
• Advise on employee relations issues with a commercial focus.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Strategy Implementation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD Qualified - Level 5

Job description

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Location: Hybrid between your home, our offices in Greater Manchester and client sites, primarily within the northwest region. Each week can look different but there is likely to be 2-3 days onsite or in the office each week.

Pay: Up to £45,000 pa DOE + Profit Share Annual Bonus

Reporting to: People Lead

Total Rewards:

•Enhanced Family Friendly

•Company Sick Pay Scheme

•Cycle to Work Scheme

•Career Milestone Rewards

•Charity Champion Events

Who are FACT3:

FACT3 support SMEs with their Numbers, People and Systems. We create customised solutions which combine onsite and remote support, flexed to a business' needs. Co-Sourcing gives immediate access to basic-to-board expertise across the 3 business critical pillars of Numbers, People and Systems.

How we do it:

It’s not insourcing, it’s not outsourcing, it’s co-sourcing.

Collaborative Resourcing or Co-Sourcing is the blending of a business’ internal resources with our external experts working together to create one team achieving the same goals.

Our Personality:

• Switched on, tuned in: From basics to board, our people are commercially minded and highly focused on taking businesses to the next level.
• The Extra Mile, we’ll run it willingly. We think smart, roll our sleeves up and get the job done.
• Straight up, straight talking: We bring passion, honesty and integrity; our people speak openly about the ideas they think will assist our clients.
• Our greatest asset? Our People – without them, none of this would be possible.
• Keeping it real: FACT3 means real people working with businesses, making a real difference.
• We are proud of our heritage and People, after two decades of supporting and empowering 100s of businesses, it’s hard not to be.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior People Advisor to join our growing People Team.

Our 200+ clients are ambitious SME’s, of all shapes and sizes, in a broad range of industry sectors and at different stages in their business journey, from start up to established.

The successful person will work with a portfolio of clients, across multiple industries. You will act as their trusted Advisor supporting across a variety of different business requirements, from reactive Employee Relations (ER) support to implementing long term strategic People initiatives.

As a Senior People Advisor, you will confidently interact with stakeholders at all levels from employees and managers up to senior leadership and board level.

You will be adept at advising on complex ER issues with a commercially focused and sensitive approach.

You add value by gaining an in-depth knowledge of our clients' unique businesses and developing strong working relationships as part of their extended team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and be ultimately responsible for delivering their co-sourcing HR solutions.
• Advise your clients on any employee relations issues with a commercial approach that shows understanding of their unique business needs whilst ensuring they understand legal risks.
• Work with the client to execute advice within agreed timescales and take a hands-on approach where required.
• Develop and deliver People projects as agreed which could include working with our L&D Advisor to address training requirements.
• Manage the creation of HR documents, to support advice including letters, forms, policies & procedures. Ensuring high standards of output and a tailored approach to each client.
• Use a variety of sources to stay up to date on HR trends and employment law, ensuring that you are providing current & relevant information to clients and remain up to date with legislative changes.
• Attend on-site as agreed as part of the client service offering or as required to attend meetings and carry out project work.
• Take a proactive approach to engaging your portfolio and ensuring they always receive the best possible service.
• Proactively engage with our internal FACT3 team to support delivery of business goals.

About You:

The Essentials:

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified- minimum level 5 or equivalent.

Experience

• Extensive experience in HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Senior HR advisor roles.
• Strong technical employment law experience & knowledge of managing complex and high-risk situations.
• Experience implementing proactive people strategies or projects aligned with business goals. For example, employee engagement initiatives.
• Practice working alongside L&D to deliver high quality training.
• Proven experience working with managers and senior leaders to provide an effective People service.

Abilities & Skills

• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders including senior business leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to think clearly under pressure.

Other

• North-West Based.
• Full driving licence with the willingness to travel to clients based throughout the Northwest.

The Desirables:

Qualifications

Experience

• Working in a client facing role.
• Delivering organisational design, talent development, succession planning, reward and recognition strategies.
• Preparing for and attending at tribunal.
• Proven track record of working with SME’s.
• Working across multiple sectors.
• Coaching and supporting junior colleagues.

How to Join Us:

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV along with a covering letter, via linked in. Your cover letter should detail why FACT3 and what prior experience would make you a great fit for the role. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th May.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

FACT3 is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to applying equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection.