People Advisor

£35,000 - £40,000 | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Opportunity

Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home/ Near Kendal, Cumbria

Reed Lancaster & Cumbria are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and well-established organisation on the outskirts of Kendal to recruit a People Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract or contract basis.

This opportunity has arisen to provide support within a busy and collaborative People team during a period of change. The role offers excellent exposure across employee relations, HR systems, reporting, governance, policy development and continuous improvement projects.

This position would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing operational HR support with data analysis, reporting and process improvement, whilst working closely with managers across the business.

The Role

As People Advisor, you will provide dedicated HR support across several business functions, including Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, IT and Procurement, whilst also contributing to wider People team initiatives. The portfolio supports approximately 50 employees, alongside broader business-wide reporting and governance responsibilities. [+44 1539 8...Support CQ | Word]

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Managing a range of employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Supporting managers with people-related issues whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Producing and analysing HR reports covering areas such as absence, attrition, turnover and workforce trends.
• Maintaining HR systems, employee records and people data.
• Supporting governance, compliance and policy development activities.
• Delivering guidance and training on HR policies and procedures.
• Contributing to HR projects, process improvement initiatives and systems enhancements.
• Preparing management information and executive reporting packs for senior stakeholders. [+44 1539 8...Support CQ | Word]

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who can quickly integrate into the team and make an immediate impact.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within an HR Advisor or People Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing casework independently.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience producing HR reports, analysing workforce data and identifying trends.
• Confidence working with HR systems and people data.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach and willingness to contribute to process improvements.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.

Whilst initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, there is potential for longer-term opportunities as the wider People team structure evolves, although this cannot be guaranteed.

If you're an HR professional who enjoys both the people and analytical sides of HR and would like to join a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Rach Wilkinson at Reed Lancaster & Cumbria for a confidential discussion.