HR Advisor

Were Hiring:
People Advisor | Bournemouth Are you a pragmatic, people-focused HR professional who loves to make a real impact? Were looking for a People Advisor to join our People & Culture team. Our purpose as a firm is We empower people and anticipate change to create opportunity and shape whats next. You will play a key part in bringing that purpose to life by:
Empowering managers to make confident, well-judged decisions Anticipating and responding to people challenges with insight and care Creating positive, consistent colleague experiences that support performance and growth Deliver a seamless People Operations service to colleagues About the Role As a People Advisor , youll play a vital role in delivering a high-quality people service that enables our managers and colleagues to thrive.

Youll partner closely with the business to provide expert guidance, support employee relations, and drive consistent, positive colleague experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational excellence with meaningful people interaction. What Youll Be Doing Youll have a broad and impactful remit, including: ? Advising managers on people policies, best practice, and employee relations matters ?

Managing a range of low-risk ER cases (absence, probation, performance, flexible working) ? Supporting payroll processes in collaboration with Finance ? Supporting salary review processes with data-driven insights ? Owning and optimising our HR systems (HRIS) and people data ? Producing insightful people metrics and dashboards (turnover, retention, absence) ? Administering employee benefits and responding to queries ? Contributing to People projects and change initiatives ?

Supporting onboarding and employee exit processes

What Were Looking For Were keen to hear from candidates who are:
Experienced in HR / People Advisory roles Knowledgeable in UK employment law and confident in applying sound judgement Solution-focused, pragmatic, and able to move things forward Experienced in collating employee data for payroll Strong relationship builders who inspire trust across stakeholders Confident communicators who can coach and influence effectively Data-savvy, able to spot trends and proactively identify risks Passionate about continuous improvement and enhancing colleague experience Highly organised, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Importantly, you will be expected to role model and apply our guiding principles in every interaction:
Start from Trust Build strong relationships with managers and colleagues, treating people as responsible adults and fostering open, honest dialogue. Care & Accountability Provide supportive, clear advice while maintaining high standards and ensuring accountability for outcomes. Think Beyond Go beyond process by considering risk, context, impact and outcomes, using judgement to tailor solutions to the situation. Speak Up Early Encourage early conversations, raise risks proactively and support managers to address issues before they escalate.

Inclusion is Key Promote fairness, consistency and inclusive practices in all people decisions. Own the Outcome Take responsibility for seeing issues through to resolution, ensuring a joined-up and high-quality experience. Key Details

Location:

Bournemouth (with occasional travel to London & Southampton) Hybrid working:
Typically the team work flexibly from both office and home

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (9:0017:30, with flexibility as needed)

Reports to:

People & Culture Operations Manager

What We Offer Competitive salary - with profit share scheme 22 days holiday (growing to 25)  bank holidays Life assurance, critical illness & income protection Pension scheme Flexible benefits Celebration day Perkbox access Why Join Us? Youll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking People team where your ideas and contributions really matter. Were passionate about creating a culture where people feel empowered, supported, and able to do their best work.

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