People & Culture Advisor
Location: On-site Salary: £36,000–£40,000 Hours: Full-time (flexible/condensed hours considered)
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative People & Culture Advisor to join a supportive HR team within a values-led organisation. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role where you’ll provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle while helping to foster a positive and inclusive culture.
You’ll work closely with managers to build confidence in people management, offering advice on employee relations, policy application, and day-to-day HR matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employment legislation
- Manage employee relations casework including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance
- Support absence management, maternity processes and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Assist with contracts, pay queries, onboarding and general HR administration during busy periods
- Coach and support managers to build effective people management skills
- Ensure HR records and processes remain compliant and up to date
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
- Previous experience in a generalist HR role (Advisor level or strong HR Officer)
- Confident handling employee relations cases and advising managers
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility quickly
- Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- CIPD Level 5 desirable but not essential
The Team
You’ll be part of a friendly and experienced People & Culture team, working closely with the Director, HR Business Partner, Officer and Recruitment Administrator.
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Matched pension
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Access to gym, pool and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking (subject to availability)
Additional Information
- Fully on-site role
- Open to part-time or flexible working patterns
- September start preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
- Safer recruitment checks will apply
