HR & Learning Advisor

Salary: £38,000 + competitive benefits

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role thereafter

We are working with an established and values-led organisation that is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace, with a strong focus on supporting and developing its people.

We are looking for an HR & Learning Advisor to join the People team and provide a proactive, commercially focused HR service alongside leading and delivering engaging learning and development initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied role and is particularly passionate about L&D, talent and colleague development.

The Role

• Provide proactive and professional HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues across a broad range of people matters.
• Build strong relationships with managers and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted HR business partner and providing practical solutions.
• Coach and support managers with sickness absence, wellbeing, performance, conduct, capability and employee relations matters.
• Provide advice on recruitment, workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, reward and benefits, policies and employment legislation.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the People Strategy and wider HR initiatives.
• Support colleague engagement, wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of engaging learning and development programmes that meet organisational and individual needs.
• Create innovative learning resources including workshops, toolkits, guides, digital content and development pathways.
• Identify learning and development needs and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning interventions.
• Support talent development, career progression, succession planning and future leadership development.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Take ownership of the design and continuous improvement of the colleague induction and onboarding programme.
• Work collaboratively across the wider People team to deliver a high-quality service and drive continuous improvement.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and confidence providing practical HR advice.
• Experience working in an HR advisory or business partnering capacity.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers on employee relations and people matters.
• Experience supporting talent management and colleague development initiatives.
• Experience producing and interpreting HR management information and using data to inform decisions.
• Experience managing HR projects and supporting organisational change.
• A genuine interest in learning and development, with experience designing and/or delivering engaging learning initiatives.
• Experience creating learning materials, resources, workshops, guides or digital content would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the confidence to engage audiences at different levels.
• A coaching-led approach, with the ability to influence managers and stakeholders effectively.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, colleague development and continuous improvement.
• Creative, curious and open to new approaches to learning and people development.

What's on Offer?

• £38,000 salary
• Competitive benefits package
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Potential opportunity to become permanent following the initial six-month contract
• A varied HR role combining HR advisory, business partnering and Learning & Development
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on colleague development and organisational culture