People Advisory Lead

People Advisory LeadLocation: Hybrid - within commuting distance of Bedfordshire, with occasional travel across sites as required Salary: Circa £40,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with managers and employees? We are recruiting for a client seeking a proactive and pragmatic People Advisory Lead to join their growing People team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving colleague performance, engagement and culture within a purpose-led organisation. You'll provide expert employee relations support, coach managers through people challenges and help embed a fair, consistent and high-performing workplace culture. The RoleAs the People Advisory Lead, you will be a trusted partner to managers across the organisation, providing practical HR advice and managing a varied employee relations caseload. Key responsibilities include: • Managing employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and capability matters from start to finish. • Advising and coaching managers to ensure best practice and consistent decision-making. • Drafting HR correspondence including invitations, outcome letters and management guidance. • Supporting the implementation of performance management initiatives and manager development resources. • Building strong stakeholder relationships across operational teams. • Supporting policy reviews and ensuring HR processes remain compliant and fit for purpose. • Producing accurate case records, HR reporting and management information. • Contributing to wider people projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities. About YouMy client is looking for an HR professional who is confident, resilient and solutions-focused, with a genuine passion for supporting managers and employees. You will bring: • Previous experience in an HR Advisor, People Advisor or HR Generalist role. • Strong employee relations experience, including managing disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and capability cases. • A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. • The ability to build credibility and influence managers at all levels. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • A proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering excellent service. Desirable • CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards). • Experience within housing, care, social impact, construction or facilities management environments. • Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or TUPE projects. • Experience using HR information systems. What's on Offer? • Salary circa £40,000. • Hybrid working arrangement. • Opportunity to join a values-led organisation making a positive impact. • Varied and rewarding role with scope to influence people practices and organisational culture. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.