Deep down you love the chaos that often comes with a People role.. . .
You aren't massively unhappy, but you feel you are ready for something more, though you can't quite put your finger on it.
I will be honest, this People Adviser role will be intense (but in a good way). The firm is very well established; however, they have only had a People function for a smidge over 2 years. The Head of People has achieved a lot in that time, and the powers that be now see the value in a proactive People team and the positive benefits it can have (hallelujah). I don't need to explain the benefits to you, you live and breathe them now after a few years in a People focused role.
The People team is ready to move into its next phase, and this is where you come in. A CIPD Level 5 People Adviser who relishes the operational side of the role and an all-around generalist role is at the top of your list for your next move, along with hybrid working and development, with Level 7 on the horizon.
Your cohort is made up of 90 individuals across multiple teams, all at different stages of their careers, from apprentices to Heads of Departments within a professional services environment.
The bulk of your role will be spent focusing on ER work, being the first point of contact for the business. You know what it's like when almost everyone starts their conversation with 'can I have 5 minutes' or _'can I have a quick word' a_nd you love it! The variety and not knowing what the day holds.
As well as ER work, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of other things, including project work focusing on HR systems, culture, employer value proposition, talent attraction, wellness projects, and chairing employee committees. You will provide advice and guidance to senior leaders on employment law, processes and suggested courses of action, balancing both employee wellbeing and business wellbeing.
You may not have built up any supervisory experience as of yet, but it's either something you are looking for or are happy to continue developing. The People team does have administrative support, and the vision is for the People Adviser to have supervisory responsibility for the admin function within the People Team, with the support of the Head of People.
Key Information
- Full-time: 35 hours
- Hybrid Role: 3 days in, 2 days remote (full-time in the office the first few weeks)
- Salary: £45-50k
- CIPD Level 7 support in the role plan (if you want it)
- Generalist role: full employee life cycle
- Opportunity to build on supervisory experience
- Involvement in People projects
- 2 stage interview process
- Interviews early July
There are a few things required for the People Adviser role to enable you to get started with key duties from the start:
- CIPD Level 5 is required
- Experience of working at advisory level - HR Adviser or People Adviser, HR Business Partner
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best people practices
- Experience in managing ER workload and capability matters through to resolution and advising leadership
- Ability to think through risk and mitigate accordingly
- Experience applying employment law
- Experience managing the full employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, exit, etc.
- Experience in contract drafting and certificate of sponsorship licensing (preferable but not essential)
- Demonstrates a good balance between being a people person and a process person
- Ability to use initiative to drive efficiencies and suggest improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate best practices to a wide range of stakeholders
- Proactive and eager to see things through to the end
- MI analysis and system development experience, with the ability to develop automation
- Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
**Desirable:**If you any of these, make sure you highlight it on your CV or make it obvious in a cover note.
- Drafted People policies
- Undertaken People projects
- Worked in a professional services/CPD environment
- Worked within a small People Team
- Experienced in supervision/delegation
House Recruitment is working as a recruitment partner on this assignment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you don't have a CV ready to go but are interested in finding out more, reach out to Michelle Paoloni via LinkedIn.