People Advisor
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Salary: £33,000 per annum
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a People Advisor to join their on-site team and play a key role in creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace. This is a hands-on, generalist HR role within a fast-paced operational environment, ideal for someone who is passionate about people, culture and doing things the right way.
The Role
As People Advisor, you'll be a friendly and approachable first point of contact for all people-related matters on site. You'll work closely with managers and employees, providing practical, values-led HR advice and supporting the full employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the first point of contact for employee and manager people queries
Providing HR advice on absence, performance, conduct, wellbeing and engagement
Supporting employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances
Coaching and developing line managers to build confidence in people management
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and retention to ensure a positive employee experience
Maintaining accurate HR data, records and reports, using insights to identify trends and improvements
Championing company values and contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture
About You
You'll bring a people-first mindset and the confidence to balance empathy with pragmatism in a busy environment.
You'll ideally have:
Experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role
Background in manufacturing, food production or another fast-paced operational setting (desirable)
A solid understanding of UK employment law and employee relations
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust at all levels
A proactive, organised approach with excellent attention to detail
A genuine passion for creating great places to work
Qualifications:
CIPD Level 5 desirable, or
CIPD Level 3 (working towards or willing to train)
If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, our client would still love to hear from you - potential and attitude matter.
Benefits
Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Paid leave for key life moments (such as birthdays, moving house, becoming a grandparent or a child starting school)
Staff profit share
Wellbeing programme
30% staff discount
Smart spending discounts and free food perks
Team meals, events and away days
The opportunity to work for a B-Corp-certified organisation committed to people, sustainability and community
and much more.
Our Client's Values
Our client is a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp that genuinely cares - about its people, its product and its impact. They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to belong. By embracing diversity and collaboration, they believe remarkable things can be achieved.
If you're looking to grow your HR career with an organisation that truly lives its values, this could be the role for you.
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