People Advisor opportunity available on a Fixed Term Contract basis until the end of January 2026 initially working for a leading organisation based in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they can look to continue to grow their international reputation through outstanding applied research and constant innovation.
They are looking for a resilient people professional to join their team on a permanent basis, to work within their People Operations Team in supporting the strategic and operational people guidance to Faculties/Directorates.
You will have the ability to build excellent and effective working partnerships with the Director, senior managers and staff. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and creative people solutions and change management processes which anticipate and meet changing workforce requirements.
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information/rules/legislation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing case work, including disciplinary and grievance processes, delivering a customer focused people service. Alongside this you will have the ability to deliver internal training sessions and 'on the job' training to individuals and groups.
Experience required:
- Previous demonstrable experience of working at People Advisor level
- Successful track record in contributing to people casework, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Good working knowledge and understanding of UK / European employment legislation.
- Ability to provide competent and accurate professional people advice to customers.
- Experience of planning and implementing operational change.
- Experience of delivering internal training sessions
- Experience of researching and writing people policies
You will be CIPD qualified to a minimum of level 5 or equivalent.
In return they offer:
- Excellent salary package circa £35,116 (potential flex DOE)
- Generous pension scheme Â
- Hybrid home working
- Annual leave starting at 25 days. Plus an additional 8 bank holidays and 5 customary holidays (taken at Easter and Christmas) per year
- Family friendly policies
- Multiple staff support networks