Robert Half has partnered with a fastest-growing repair and maintenance company in search for a proactive People Advisor

People Advisor (London & South Region)
Salary: Up to £40,000 p/a (+ car allowance)
Contract: full time | permanent
Location: London-based with 2 days per week on-site across regional locations (between Cambridge and Leicester)
This role offers real variety, impact and visibility. You’ll work across three sites, partnering with front line teams and managers in a hands-on, fast-paced, blue-collar environment. You’ll also benefit from a supportive People Director who is committed to providing training, coaching and development.
About the Role
You will support, guide and coach People Managers across the Group to effectively manage people issues in line with internal processes and HR best practice. Expect variety, ownership and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage a high-volume employee relations caseload (absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance, flexible working, OH and more)
*Keep accurate case updates on the HR system, providing regular stakeholder updates
*Coach and upskill People Managers using toolkit and training sessions
*Deliver training sessions to support manager capability
*Provide face-to-face and remote advice on policies and people processes
*Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, from advert to onboarding
*Build strong relationships with People Partners, Managers and site teams
*Support People Operations with HR queries and occasional admin
*Input into policy and process reviews
*Support people-related projects to improve the team member experience
*Provide initial advice on non-complex Health & Safety queries
*Act as a proud ambassador for our values throughout the employee lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
*Experience managing a high-volume ER caseload (complex ER experience is not essential - training is provided)
*Recruitment experience
*Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
*Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
*Experience in a contact centre or blue-collar environment (desirable but not essential)
*CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards) or equivalent experience
*Confident, resilient and able to work with a broad mix of personalities
*Happy travelling two days per week to regional sites (travel booked via their app)
Benefits
*33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
*Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption pay
*Life assurance
*Health & well-being support
Interested?
If you’re a confident, people-centred HR professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is ready to grow with a fast-moving organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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