People Advisor

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. Support and, where appropriate, lead employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, flexible working and family leave .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment law across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient in leveraging data and technology to enhance HR processes and drive organizational efficiency.

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CIPD Level 3Employee Relations ManagementPerformance ManagementData LiteracyMulti-Jurisdiction Employment Matters

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementAbsence ManagementGrievance HandlingCapability DevelopmentCompensation PlanningEngagement SurveysProcess ImprovementWorkflow SimplificationHR Systems Management

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachSolutions-Oriented MindsetCoaching SkillsSound JudgementInitiative Taking

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsData Analysis ToolsAutomation ToolsAI Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 3

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleFlexible WorkingFamily LeaveEmployment Law ComplianceHigh-Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and, where appropriate, lead employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, absence management, flexible working and family leave
Own probation and absence management end to end
Coach and support managers on performance management, calibration, capability development and challenging conversations
Partner with People Managers to provide 1:1 coaching and guidance on employee relations issues
Act as the day-to-day HR contact for employees and managers across the employee lifecycle
Lead family leave and flexible working requests
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
Help build People processes and documentation
Coordinate and run performance reviews, compensation planning and engagement surveys
Help ensure employment-law and best-practice compliance across the UK, Europe and the US
Drive continuous improvement, process simplification, workflow improvements, AI and automation within the People function

Requirements

What you’ll need

CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent qualification or experience)
3–5 years’ HR generalist or advisory experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Ability to manage employee relations issues independently, with sound judgement on when to escalate
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a track record of taking initiative
Exposure to multi-jurisdiction employment matters is an advantage
Strong technical capability and data literacy
Comfort using data and technology to inform decisions and drive efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary, reviewed regularly as you grow with the company
Stock options
Generous PTO/competitive annual leave, public holidays, and birthday off
Private healthcare/private medical cover
Pension contributions
Wellness benefits
Mental health resources and support
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible working
Work abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
Quarterly team offsite budget
Breakfast Mondays