People Adviser

As a People Adviser, you will partner with the Account Director and senior teams across the contract, providing hands-on guidance and support to bring the WSH People Plan to life, creating a positive people experience and supporting the continued growth in the business. Your role is crucial in aligning team objectives with organizational goals and ensuring that employees are engaged, motivated, and equipped with the necessary resources to succeed. The People Advisor plays a pivotal role in creating a high-performing team and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Lead the One Team approach for the contract in regard to People, working alongside wider WSH People Teams.
Work collaboratively with the Heads of People across BaxterStorey, Benugo and Portico, providing practical people support and guidance to managers and employees across the contract.
Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, participating in bi-weekly calls and monthly WSH meetings to support consistency and alignment in people practices, benefits and employee support across all three businesses.
Support and coordinate the delivery of people initiatives and activities on site, working with relevant specialist teams including, but not limited to:
Employment Law / Employee Relations
Learning and Development
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Resourcing
ESG
Finance
Provide practical advice and guidance to managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, recognition, engagement, performance management, employee relations and retention.
Proven experience in people management, preferably in a similar role or industry
Desirable:
Qualifications in Human Resources such as CIPD Certification
Essential:
Microsoft office applications including SharePoint, Forms, OneDrive, Outlook etc
In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Confidentiality concerning any sensitive data and employee records
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to create professional and impactful client presentaions
Be honest and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable to change
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No