People and Culture Advisor - Employee Relations

People and Culture Advisor - Employee Relations

Department

Human Resources

Reports to

People and Culture Transformation Specialist

We are rebuilding our People function to be more proactive, consistent and values-led.This role is central to that shift.

As People and Culture Advisor, you will lead on employee relations and day-to-day HRadvisory, helping managers handle people matters confidently and fairly.

• This is a rebuild, not a replacement
• You will help define what "good" HR looks like here

This is a role with real influence and a clear pathway into a more senior role.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Manage ER cases end-to-end (absence, conduct, performance, grievances)
• Advise managers with clear, practical guidance
• Lead investigations and hearings
• Ensure consistency and minimise risk

Manager Coaching

• Build manager confidence in handling people issues
• Promote early, proactive intervention
• Challenge and influence where needed

HR Operations

• Support recruitment, onboarding and lifecycle processes
• Ensure compliance and documentation standards
• Work closely with data/system improvements

Compliance & Best Practice

• Ensure adherence to employment law and safeguarding
• Keep processes consistent and defensible

Culture & Engagement

• Support a positive, inclusive working environment
• Contribute to engagement and wellbeing initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Strong HR generalist/advisory experience
• Confident handling employee relations cases
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law
• Ability to influence and challenge managers
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Education / regulated sector experience
• Change or transformation exposure
• Interest in culture and organisational development