Sr. People Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Sr. People Advisor to deliver effective solutions and coach managers on HR best practices. The role involves handling employee relations, managing grievance processes, and promoting workplace culture within a values-driven organization. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in human resources, particularly in the not-for-profit sector, and must possess excellent people skills and knowledge of employment laws. This position is a 3-month fixed-term contract, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in human resources, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong hands-on case management skills.
• Confident in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver effective people solutions.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes end-to-end.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and support wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Stakeholder advising

Change management

HR best practices

Job description

• Make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation
• Partner closely with senior leaders and shape culture

About Our Client

Our client is a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on people, culture, and wellbeing. They are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where employees feel engaged, valued, and inspired by a compelling Employee Value Proposition.

Job Description

• Partner with directors and managers to deliver effective people solutions
• Provide coaching and guidance on people management and best practice
• Lead on employee relations cases including performance and conduct
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and attendance processes end-to-end
• Support managers with sickness management and return-to-work processes
• Promote engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, and positive workplace culture
• Contribute to organisational change initiatives and people projects
• Support HR systems development and process improvement initiatives
• Work with reward and insights to support gender pay reporting

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sr. People Advisor should have:

• Demonstrated expertise in human resources, preference within the not-for-profit sector
• Strong employee relations knowledge and hands-on case management skills
• Confident advising and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Experience supporting change, projects, and process improvements
• Passionate about culture, engagement, and people development
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

What's on Offer

Be part of a rewarding organisation that truly puts people at the heart of everything it does. You'll work in a values-led environment where your expertise makes a tangible difference, leaders welcome collaboration, and employee wellbeing, inclusion, and development are genuinely prioritised. It's a place where your work has real purpose and your voice is heard.

3 month FTC

3 days near Epsom, 2 from home