HR - People Advisor (Hybrid)

HR People Advisor
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £47,000 DOE
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step towards becoming a People Business Partner?
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded People Advisor to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, supporting managers and stakeholders across a large operational workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who enjoys employee relations, stakeholder engagement and driving positive people outcomes. Based in Manchester covering other destinations in the North including Scotland.
The Opportunity
Working as part of a highly regarded People team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on a broad range of employee relations matters while partnering with managers to improve performance, engagement and attendance. You will play a key role in supporting organisational objectives through effective people management and will have the opportunity to develop towards a People Business Partner position.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice on employment legislation, policies, procedures and best practice.
• Support managers with employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Produce people data, reports and management information to support decision-making.
• Support the implementation of new people initiatives, policies and processes.
• Deliver training and guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the People function.
• Support a dedicated business area while working closely with the wider People team.

About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting managers with employee relations casework.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to thrive in a busy, operational environment.
• CIPD qualification
• Experience working with trade unions and collectively bargained environments.
• Experience within related industries transport, logistics, engineering, manufacturing or other operationally focused sectors.
• Flexible to travel to other locations
• Driving licence and own car due to travelling to other locations

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to develop into a People Business Partner role.
• Exposure to complex and varied employee relations work.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive People team.
• Salary paid on a 4-weekly basis
• Generous annual leave
• Travel discounts up to 75% within their network
• Well-being portal
• Play a key role in shaping the employee experience within a large and diverse workforce.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while accelerating your HR career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Please note you will need to live in the great Manchester area and be able to travel as part of this role.

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