People and Culture Advisor
Salary: 36,500 pro rata (Open to discussion)
Working Hours: Part:time (25:30 hours per week, ideally across 5 days; 4 days considered)
Contract Type: 12:month FTC (maternity cover)
Location: West London (primarily office:based with up to 1:day WFH)
About Us
My client is a London:based research and development company specialising in the design and manufacture of high:quality, award:winning technical products for the entertainment industry. They create industry:leading solutions with a strong focus on quality and reliability. Their expertise includes industrial hardware, software design, quality assurance, and manufacturing across areas such as lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. They work on both client:led projects and develop in:house products distributed globally. They are employee:owned and a certified B Corp, with a culture centred on innovation, collaboration and flexibility.
About the Team
The People and Culture team is a small, close:knit group covering recruitment, employee support, coaching, policy advice, analytics, pay and benefits, training, and health and safety. The team has strong interests in EDI, neurodiversity and maintaining B Corp standards.
Job Summary
This role partners closely with departments, building strong relationships with employees and leaders. You will contribute to a positive workplace culture, provide HR expertise, and support managers to maintain a high:performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
The People and Culture Senior Advisor will provide a high quality and empathic service across all departments. They will build strong relationships at all levels, with the support of the Head of People and Culture. This will include the ability to:
Develop high:trust working relationships with line managers, meeting regularly to advise on employee issues, and offer guidance and support Oversee recruitment, with a focus on providing a positive experience for candidates at every stage of their contact with us Support managers to define recruitment needs, and to identify talented candidates Resolve complex or sensitive employee issues, showing patience and perseverance, seeking input from other team members where appropriate
Use standard and adapted templates, to provide regular data for people plans and manager dashboards. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, when processing payroll and pensions Provide an objective and balanced approach to complex casework, including investigations and (under guidance) informal resolution of concerns Maintain excellent quality written records, including file notes, investigation reports and other documentation Contribute to the review and development of company policies and procedures, showing a proactive interest in keeping your own knowledge and understanding up to date Deliver and co:ordinate company on boarding or training to individuals or small groups, building connection through each interaction.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
The ability to build trusted working relationships at all levels, connecting positively with people Calm and considered approach to finding solutions, with a willingness to consider all views Good understanding of HR best practice and employment law Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust for your audience Able to resolve conflict or misunderstandings with sensitivity and care Analytical and reporting skills, ideally with experience providing information for data dashboards Possess the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion, handling sensitive information safely Act as a fair and neutral people professional, capable of co:ordinating investigations as part of casework Highly organised and accurate, maintaining excellent quality records and meeting notes Experience with payroll and pensions, including hands on use of payroll systems Experience conducting initial stage screening or inter