People & Culture Advisor

Location: On-site

Salary: £36,000–£40,000

Hours: Full-time (flexible/condensed hours considered)

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative People & Culture Advisor to join a supportive HR team within a values-led organisation. This is a broad, hands-on generalist role where you’ll provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle while helping to foster a positive and inclusive culture.

You’ll work closely with managers to build confidence in people management, offering advice on employee relations, policy application, and day-to-day HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Manage employee relations casework including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance
• Support absence management, maternity processes and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Assist with contracts, pay queries, onboarding and general HR administration during busy periods
• Coach and support managers to build effective people management skills
• Ensure HR records and processes remain compliant and up to date
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role (Advisor level or strong HR Officer)
• Confident handling employee relations cases and advising managers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility quickly
• Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• CIPD Level 5 desirable but not essential

The Team

You’ll be part of a friendly and experienced People & Culture team, working closely with the Director, HR Business Partner, Officer and Recruitment Administrator.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Matched pension
• Free lunches and refreshments
• Access to gym, pool and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking (subject to availability)

Additional Information

• Fully on-site role
• Open to part-time or flexible working patterns
• September start preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
• Safer recruitment checks will apply