Job Title: People Advisor- CIPD
Location: Blackburn (outskirts) – office-based with 1 day working from home
Salary: Circa £40,000 + benefits
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
About the Opportunity
I am partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning UK business operating within a technical services environment. Known for its people‑first culture, strong values, and ambitious growth plans, this organisation offers a genuinely exciting opportunity for an experienced People Advisor to make a real impact. This is not a “sit in the background” HR role — you'll be at the heart of the business, influencing decisions, shaping culture, and supporting leaders in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of People & Culture, you'll act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, supporting the delivery of the people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. You'll combine hands‑on HR delivery with involvement in people projects and cultural initiatives, helping to build an engaged, high‑performing workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Advisory
* Act as first point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters
* Provide guidance on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance management
* Coach managers to build confidence and capability in people management
* Support a positive, feedback‑driven culture
People Operations & Compliance
* Ensure HR policies and processes are compliant with UK employment law and GDPR
* Maintain accurate HR records and oversee documentation (contracts, offer letters, changes)
* Support onboarding and induction processes
* Produce and analyse HR metrics to inform business decisions
Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing
* Support initiatives that drive engagement, retention, and employee wellbeing
* Help embed company values across the organisation
* Partner with managers and HSE teams to support employee wellbeing strategies
Talent & Development
* Support recruitment activity and talent attraction strategies
* Assist managers with workforce planning and hiring processes
* Deliver training sessions (e.g. people skills, compliance, onboarding)
* Promote continuous development and performance management processes
Reward & Projects
* Support salary benchmarking and benefits initiatives
* Assist with payroll liaison where needed
* Contribute to HR projects (e.g. HR systems, process improvements, cultural initiatives)
About You
You'll be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys working in a fast‑moving environment and building strong relationships across the business.
Essential
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
* Proven experience managing employee relations casework
* Experience in a generalist HR role (Advisor level or similar)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment
Desirable
* Experience in a service‑led, operational or technical environment
* Familiarity with HR systems and data reporting
* Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives
What's on Offer
* Salary circa £40,000 (negotiable for the perfect candidate)
* Hybrid working (1 day from home)
* Supportive, collaborative culture
* Opportunity to influence and shape people practices
* Exposure to business‑wide projects and senior stakeholders
* Clear opportunity for development and progression
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