People & Culture Advisor

People & Culture Advisor

Location: Addlestone, KT15 3NB

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £39,000 - £42,000

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, are seeking a People & Culture Advisor to support our major government contract, providing expert people advice across a diverse and complex workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to work across four regions, supporting managers with employee relations matters, people processes, and organisational change initiatives within a large TUPE environment

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex employee relations cases. Reporting to Rachael Robinson, you will play a key role in promoting positive people practices, supporting managers, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide policy and procedure guidance to managers, ensuring compliance and reducing business risk.
• Support and guide managers through employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, investigation and hearing processes.
• Manage complex employee relations cases across the DEFRA contract.
• Support organisational change activities, including restructures and TUPE-related matters.
• Build strong working relationships with managers, providing proactive people advice and coaching.
• Collaborate with People & Culture Centres of Excellence and wider business stakeholders.
• Support union engagement activities where required.
• Promote inclusive people practices and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People & Culture Advisor, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• A strong background in employee relations and confidence managing complex cases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes and organisational change activities.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• CIPD qualification is desirable, although relevant experience is more important.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience is advantageous.