People Advisor

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is about more than policy, it’s about building strong relationships, enabling great management practice, and ensuring our people processes are fair, legally sound, and aligned with best practice. You’ll play an important part in shaping a positive working environment where teams can thrive and feel supported through change

• Provide expert advice, guidance and practical support to managers on all employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Proactively manage both short- and long-term sickness cases, supporting managers to take appropriate action and liaising with Occupational Health where needed.
• Lead on change management activity, including involvement in TUPE processes.
• Oversee and track complex ER cases to ensure they progress in line with policy, best practice and agreed timescales.
• Partner with the Regional People Business Partner to identify trends, risks and themes, contributing to regular regional reporting.
• Design and deliver engaging local workshops on employee relations topics to build manager confidence and capability in a practical, supportive way.
• Work alongside managers to strengthen their people management skills, helping them feel more confident and equipped when navigating everyday people matters.

What you'll have:

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience (qualification not essential).
• Good employee relations and employment law knowledge
• Independent and self-motivated
• Strong customer focused attitude
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate
• Has a flexible approach and ability to take the initiative
• Experience of managing high volume case loads
• Experience of the health and care sector desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in an HR Advisory capacity preferably in a multi-location environment.

We are a Disability Committed employer, fostering an inclusive environment and welcoming applicants of all abilities. We provide the support and accommodations needed for everyone to participate fully in our recruitment process and thrive in the role.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience (qualification not essential).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Remote - Head Office

Remote

Remote

SE1 8UL

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)