MLC Partners is working with a truly mission-led charity to recruit a People Advisor. This is a great opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, providing expert people advice, and supporting a positive employee experience across the organisation.
As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with managers and employees, providing guidance on a range of people matters while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practice. You will also contribute to key people initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities that support organisational success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, organisational change, and people-related issues.
- Manage first-line employee relations cases, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
- Support investigations, hearings, and formal processes in line with company policies and procedures.
- Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries, delivering a responsive and customer-focused service.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of People initiatives, including engagement activities, surveys, and action plans.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal processes.
- Prepare contractual documentation, letters, and other people-related administration accurately and efficiently.
- Review, update, and help develop people policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
- Support job evaluation exercises, benchmarking activities, and annual pay review processes.
- Assist with wellbeing, recognition, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Analyse and report on people data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Skillset required:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Previous experience in a People Advisor or HR Advisor role.
- Strong employee relations experience, with the ability to manage a range of cases confidently and professionally.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations and resolve conflict effectively.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience developing and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, produce reports, and identify trends.
- Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles and the value of creating an inclusive workplace.
- Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.
This is fixed term contract until Christmas, with an ASAP start. Hybrid working pattern (2days/week) in their offices near High Wycombe, with parking available. Paying £.
If you're passionate about building effective people practices that enable great employee experiences, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
