Overview
As a People Advisor, you’ll be a key partner to our operational teams, supporting around 250 schools across a region and working with operations leadership. You’ll be the trusted voice on all things people, helping managers lead with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Responsibilities
* Providing timely, practical guidance to empower managers to lead fairly, consistently, and effectively.
* Advising and supporting managers through formal investigations and hearings, ensuring every step is handled with care and integrity.
* Guiding and coaching on short- and long-term sickness cases, including Occupational Health referrals and reasonable adjustments to contribute to a positive culture where employees feel supported.
* Supporting capability procedures and performance improvement plans that help people grow and succeed.
* Delivering engaging training sessions and workshops on topics like absence management, performance, probation, and flexible working.
* Working in collaboration with the People department with employees transferring via TUPE at peak periods to succeed as a team, reviewing employee liability information and maintaining contractual entitlements.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a People/HR Advisory role, ideally in a fast-paced, operational setting.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and people practices, including TUPE processes.
* Confidence in managing ER cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills; you know how to coach, guide, and inspire.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Access to our online Learning platform and development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing platform
* IFG rewards for high-street discounts
* Annual Summer Party with company awards
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