People Partner

We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional People Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This role combines administrative responsibilities with advanced HR advisory duties including case management, training delivery and deputising for the Head of People and Culture. This role may suit an experienced People Administrator looking for career advancement, or an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new opportunity..

We welcome applicants who are kinship carers or kinship care experienced and value diversity, inclusion and open-mindedness. This role will be predominately office based, however, there could be some opportunities to work from home by agreement.

People partnering

• Employee relations: Manage disciplinary, grievance and absence cases, providing advice and coaching to managers.
• Performance management: Support managers in performance improvement plans and appraisal processes, coaching on effective techniques.
• Policy and compliance: Advise on and implement HR policies, ensuring adherence to employment law and charitable regulations.
• Training and development: Identify training needs and help coordinate learning programmes to boost employee skills.
• Change management: Support managers and employees through organisational changes, including formal consultations if required.

People administration

• Onboarding and offboarding.
• Support with organisational and team inductions
• Prepare and send welcome packs and induction materials.
• Set up, update and maintain accurate employee data in the people system.
• Coordinate exit processes and update records.
• Prepare contract changes and issue documentation.
• Support with compliance checks and filing.

Recruitment administration

• Advertise vacancies on job boards and company platforms.
• Support with arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Process reference requests and maintain candidate records.

• demonstrable employment law knowledge
• demonstrable case management experience
• demonstrable knowledge of creating and improving people processes
• familiarity with people systems is a bonus (training provided)
• commitment to confidentiality, including highly sensitive personal information
• commitment to diversity and inclusion
• respectful and empathetic in all interactions

• organised and detail oriented
• coaching approach
• strong communication skills
• problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently
• open-minded and inclusive approach
• high level of integrity