Job Description For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf The salary for this role is £48,376, and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working. Employees of UKIFS can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordshire This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. The Role As HR People Advisor, you will work closely with the Head of People to develop and deliver the People Plan for the UKIFS, supporting the continued growth of the business, driving the people agenda, and supporting matrixed employees into a large UKIFS programmes. You will be responsible for building and delivering people projects that will support the success of the UKIFS business plans, including a broad range of people related projects such as; change management, organisational design, EDI initiatives, talent management, early careers and building leadership capability. You will work with managers, ensuring they are competent and consistent in leading their teams, applying the performance management processes set out in the People policies and procedures. In addition, you will be responsible for collaborating with specialists in the People Department to build people management capability, talent management initiatives, succession planning, developing content to upskill managers, and overseeing people projects. You will be involved in the operational day-to-day people activities within UKIFS, supporting the People Team with the employee relations caseload, leading people processes including performance management, capability building, onboarding and exit management, supporting recruitment activities, and query handling on people processes and policies in conjunction with the various parts of the People function. Key Responsibilities: People Planning & Strategy Develop and implement the annual People Plan aligned with UKIFS’s goals and objectives. Benchmark and research best practices to improve performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, and career development. Collaborate with the wider People Team to deliver innovative and effective HR projects. Employee Relations & Policy Development Manage informal employee relations cases, coaching managers and employees to achieve resolutions. Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases. Develop and update HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and compliance requirements. Talent & Leadership Development Support the implementation of talent management initiatives, including career frameworks, succession planning, and performance reviews. Partner with managers to build leadership capability and improve team performance. Collaborate with the Skills Manager to develop early careers programmes, technical competencies, and career pathways. Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Lead engagement and wellbeing surveys, analysing results and implementing action plans. Develop programmes that support employee wellbeing, fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. Facilitate focus groups and think tanks to gather feedback and drive improvement. Operational HR Excellence Manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, query resolution, and performance management. Provide data-driven insights, preparing and presenting HR reports and analytics. Ensure compliance with employment law, data protection regulations, and organisational policies.