People and Culture Advisor

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working as part of a collaborative People team, you will provide high-quality HR advisory support across a broad range of people matters, partnering with managers and stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.

This role offers a mix of employee relations, people operations, organisational change support, and HR project work within a complex, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for managers on employee-related matters.
• Manage employee relations cases from end to end, including:
• Disciplinary
• Grievance
• Performance management
• Capability
• Absence management
• Long-term sickness
• Provide advice on UK employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Support leaders through organisational change activities, restructures and business transformation initiatives.
• Liaise with HR Operations and Shared Services teams to ensure the accurate processing of employee data and people transactions.
• Maintain organisational structures, workforce changes and employee records within Workday.
• Support employee life cycle activities including onboarding, contractual changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding.
• Assist with annual people processes including performance reviews, talent planning and compensation activities.
• Produce HR reports, people analytics and case documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the People function.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the UK and wider international teams where required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in an HR Advisor, People Advisor or People & Culture Advisor role.

Strong employee relations experience with the ability to independently manage complex cases.

Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Strong hands-on experience with Workday.

Experience coaching and advising managers on people-related matters.

Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience working within a fast-paced, Matrix organisation.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring activities.
• Experience working within a multi-site or international business environment.

What We're Looking For

You will be a proactive, pragmatic and relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, solving people challenges and delivering excellent employee experiences.

You'll be comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on, with the confidence to influence stakeholders, manage complex ER matters and contribute to a high-performing People function.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary package
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Exposure to broad HR projects and initiatives
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a large, international organisation