People Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable partner to the VP of People, providing consistent support across People initiatives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and line managers regarding daily people-related matters.

• Offer guidance on policies, procedures, and operational processes.

• Manage People operations to ensure that employee lifecycle processes are efficient, precise, compliant, and continuously enhanced.

• Mentor and develop line managers to effectively lead their teams and address people-related issues consistently.

• Review, update, and assist in formulating HR policies and documentation that comply with legal standards.

• Oversee employee relations casework from start to finish, encompassing disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability issues.

• Provide advice and coaching to managers throughout employee relations processes and escalate issues to the VP of People when necessary.

• Assist with recruitment and retention activities, which include managing candidate pipelines and implementing best practices for hiring, interviewing, and onboarding.

• Take ownership of cyclical People activities such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and compensation and benefits assessments.

• Analyze people data and case trends to identify recurring challenges and suggest improvements.

• Support initiatives focused on high performance, engagement, well-being, and company culture.

• Build strong relationships across the organization and establish yourself as a trusted first point of contact.

• Seek opportunities to simplify, enhance, or fortify People policies, processes, systems, and operational methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• CIPD qualification (minimum Level 5) and a commitment to staying updated on employment law and best practices.

• Solid working knowledge of core HR disciplines including employee relations, performance management, and the complete employee lifecycle.

• Adequate experience to independently advise managers on most daily matters.

• Strong practical understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.

• Experience in managing employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability issues.

• Experience in preparing documentation and providing support or advice during hearings.

• Comprehensive understanding of people operations and HRIS platforms, preferably BambooHR.

• Ability to ensure accurate and compliant employee lifecycle administration.

• Experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in utilizing people data insights to identify trends and convert findings into actionable recommendations.

• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to build trusted relationships and manage sensitive situations with confidentiality.

• Dependable, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of exercising sound judgment.

• Ambition to advance a career in People beyond the scope of a People Advisor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company Equity Scheme

• Remote-First Flexible Working

• Private Health and Dental Insurance (with the option to add dependants)

• Pension Scheme (company contributions increase with tenure)

• Group Life Assurance of 4 x Salary

• 27 days Paid Holiday (in addition to bank holidays)

• £500 Growth Fund

• £200 Remote Working Fund

• Flexible Bank Holidays + Unlimited Unpaid Holidays

• Company Away Days + Volunteer Charity Day

• Reward and Recognition Programme

• Anniversary Awards