Job Title: People Adviser
Location: Southampton
Salary: £27,012 - £29,049 per annum
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and supportive People Team dedicated to providing a great employee experience for our committed staff team.
As a People Adviser, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, professional HR service across the organisation.
You'll provide advice and guidance to managers and staff across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing and performance management. Alongside this, you will contribute to the delivery of key People projects and initiatives to further improve what we do for our staff team.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real impact within a values-driven, student-focused organisation.
About You:
* You are an experienced people professional who is passionate about delivering excellent people services and creating a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.
* You're experienced in supporting managers and employees with employee relations matters and providing timely, practical advice.
* You bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to your work.
* You are highly organised and detail-focused, with experience maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy.
About Us:
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) - independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple: SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that's buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities - where your work directly shapes the student experience.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
* Salary of £27,012 to £29,049
* Holiday of 24 days per annum. In addition, there are eight closure holiday days during Easter and Christmas and eight bank holidays.
* Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
* Development opportunities (mentoring, free LinkedIn Learning, in-house skills sessions)
* Defined contributions pension scheme where we contribute 10%.
* Discounted bus passes (UniLink and Blue Star) and a cycle scheme
Apply Now.
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact Margarita Palmer-Stanelik (Head of People).
Closing Date: 13th May.
Interview Date: 27th May.
To know before applying:
Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK.
Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.
SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, HR, Employee Relations Advisor, may also be considered for this role