People Advisor When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: People Advisor Department: People and Culture Accountable to: People Partner Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £32,868 - £36,519 Job Level: 4A Location: Head Office, London and Ravenswood Hybrid working: 2 days on site as required (Between Stanmore, London & Ravenswood Village) and home working Are you CIPD qualified and experienced in the field of employee relations including disciplinary, grievances, change management & consultation processes? Do you possess strong people skills and the ability to quickly build effective working relationships, coupled with excellent communication skills? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you to put your expertise into a purpose led and rewarding role! We are seeking an experienced People Advisor to play a critical role in supporting the organisation through complex employee relations matters, change management, organisational restructures, and stakeholder partnership. This is a key role for someone who can offer expert advice, influence leaders, and guide managers through sensitive people-related challenges with confidence, clarity, and professionalism. Benefits at Norwood include: * The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity * Competitive salary & benefits package * 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE) * 1pm finish on a Friday * Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence. * Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being. * £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards. * Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance * Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Excellent career progression pathway * Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025 Main Duties and Responsibilities: * To support the People Partner in providing full support with all matters relating to employee relations in the areas of disciplinary, grievance, change management - restructures, capability, performance management, absence management, and all matters relating to employee terms and conditions. * To support and advise line managers in matters of employment law specifically in relation to employment contracts and employee relations. To support and advise departmental colleagues in all People and Culture related matters. To ensure confidentiality is appropriately maintained and clear effective communication and attention to detail in all aspects of work. * To lead on the management of casework, relating to employee relations issues. This includes making recommendations, giving advice and support to managers, liaising with Occupational Health, supporting with disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures and change process consultations. To also support the development and maintenance of a performance management framework. This includes developing managers’ skills in this area, leading on capability-related casework, and advising and guiding managers through the relevant policies. * To develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with managers and colleagues and establish professional credibility. * To ensure legislation, policy and best practice are reviewed, updated and communicated to the wider organisation. * To assist in the design and delivery of development workshops in areas of best practice, to enhance knowledge and skills. * To ensure full, accurate and up to date records are kept and maintained for all areas of responsibility and that these can readily and easily be retrieved when required. To ensure that all staff files are updated accordingly and within the requirements of the Data Protection Act. * To meet regularly with the People Partner, bringing all matters of concern to their attention and to seek appropriate advice and guidance as and when required. To advise the People Partner immediately when employee relations matters are causing concern and seek advice in respect of disciplinary or grievance procedures in order to apply consistency and initiatives that promote effective employee engagement, performance, and compliance. Essential Skills: Sound awareness of employment law, who can provide guidance to front line managers Strong presentation and facilitation skills Involvement in producing and reviewing HR Policies CIPD Level 3 qualified or above Ability to analyse situations quickly and respond appropriately to those seeking advice/guidance Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally and build credibility across the organisation Sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity Excellent people skills – including observation, listening and empathy, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy Ability to be customer focused with a “can do” attitude Computer literate including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel Effective team player who also has the ability to work on own initiative/independently and set own agenda in support of designated services The ability to plan time effectively and work independently Experience of building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, and the wider community A high level of commitment and enthusiasm Able to undertake daily work efficiently and remain focused on longer term vision. Values diversity and is sensitive to the Jewish context in which Norwood operates To be able to understand the roles of other professionals and principles of partnership. Car driver who is able to travel to other sites Evidence of and adherence to the Norwood values and behaviours About Norwood: Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. Click here to find out more about Norwood. Our Norwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives: Here is a short Norwood video highlighting the vital work we do and the people we support. If this opportunity interests you, please apply today and our Recruitment team will be in touch. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted. We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us