Full job descriptionThis is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated People Advisor to join a wonderful charity for a 9-month FTC, providing vital HR support. You’ll be contributing to a meaningful cause while developing your HR expertise within a supportive team environment that’s focused on professional growth and making a positive impact.
Key responsibilities:
*Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and colleagues on routine employee matters such as sickness absence, performance, conduct, probation, and flexible working policies.
*Manage and resolve allocated employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, ensuring fairness, consistency, and clear communication.
*Identify and escalate complex or high-risk employee issues appropriately, working closely with senior HR colleagues.
*Maintain accurate, confidential case records, drafting documents including meeting invitations, outcome letters, notes, and action plans.
*Assist People Business Partners with case management, including process planning, meeting preparation, follow-up, and tracking progress.
*Support project activity by maintaining plans, trackers, and communications, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
*Provide flexible HR administrative support across People Operations during periods of increased demand or organisational change.
*Keep HR systems and people data updated, supporting routine reporting, analysis, and management information needs.
*Guide managers in applying HR policies and processes confidently by providing practical, clear advice and signposting to resources and specialist support.
*Collaborate with various teams within the organisation to ensure a joined-up and positive employee and volunteer experience.
About you:
*Practical experience in HR advisory, employee relations or generalist HR roles, supporting managers and staff effectively.
*Relevant CIPD qualification (Level 3 or 5) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
*Understanding of UK employment law and best practices in employee relations, with good judgement to identify escalation points.
*Experience managing routine employee relations matters such as absence, probation, and performance issues.
*Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under time constraints.
*Experience supporting HR projects, organisational change, or communications initiatives.
*Proficiency in HR information systems and reporting tools, such as Midland HR (iTrent) or Power BI, is desirable.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional and approachable relationships.
*Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
*Competent in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
What’s on offer:
*A competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000.
*Fixed-term contract for nine months, providing stability during a period of organisational change.
*Hybrid working model with regular attendance on site near Woking and travel to other sites as needed.
*Opportunities for professional development within a friendly and ethically driven organisation.
*Supportive team environment focused on meaningful contributions and work-life balance.
*Excellent benefits package.
The Recruitment Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.