People Advisor

Position: People Advisor (Employee Relations)

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (18-months)

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

At Dignity, we're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace where our colleagues can thrive. As an Employee Relations Advisor, you'll play a vital role in helping managers navigate people matters confidently, fairly and consistently, whilst ensuring we deliver an outstanding colleague experience across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR or ER professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex people challenges and influencing positive outcomes.

As a trusted advisor to managers and colleagues across the organisation, you'll provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, helping to minimise risk while delivering practical, people-focused solutions.

• Managing employee relations casework from start to finish, including investigations, hearings and outcomes.
• Advising and coaching managers on performance, probation and employee relations matters.
• Supporting the delivery of people initiatives through data, insights and reporting.
• Delivering and supporting people management training across the business.
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and wider People team.
• Supporting the delivery of a positive people agenda throughout the employee lifecycle.

We're looking for someone who combines robust employee relations expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and a genuine passion for helping people succeed.

• Proven experience managing employee relations casework and advising managers on a wide range of ER matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, policy interpretation and procedural fairness.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers to achieve positive people outcomes.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality documentation and reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Experience using HR systems and data to support decision-making.
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable managing challenging conversations.
• CIPD Level 5 (or above), or equivalent experience.

• You enjoy helping managers make confident, fair and balanced people decisions.
• You can balance commercial thinking with empathy and professionalism.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• You enjoy building strong relationships and being a trusted partner to the business.
• You're passionate about creating a positive employee experience and driving continuous improvement.

Whether you’re stepping into broader responsibility or deepening your expertise, we’ll support you with a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally.

• Time to recharge - 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you the space to rest and maintain a healthy balance.
• Recognising your impact
  - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £500.
• Healthcare when it matters
  - Private medical cover for you, giving peace of mind and quicker access to treatment.
• Planning for your future - 4% matched pension contribution to help you build long-term financial security.
• Peace of mind
  - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.
• Support when you need it
  - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
• Developing your potential
  - Ongoing development opportunities, including apprenticeships and clear career progression pathways.
• Everyday savings and perks
  - Access to My Staff Shop , our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jabs and additional lifestyle discounts.
• Making work easier
  - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.

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