People Advisor

Employee Relations/People Management

Advise and support managers in managing absence, discipline and grievance, capability issues and management of change. This may include participation in meetings and on occasions advising managers at hearings where complex and sensitive information is communicated.

Work in partnership with managers to develop effective solutions to HR management issues through the effective use of questioning, listening, persuasion and negotiating skills.

Support the development of managers people management skills through advice, coaching and training.

Line management responsibilities may be required for junior members of the team.

Policies and Procedures

Interprets and reviews changes to employment legislation and uses this knowledge to contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies.

Training and Development

Preparing and delivering training and development activities including identifying appropriate training solutions to a variety of audiences e.g. conduct, capability, induction, maternity.

Equality and Diversity

To promote and provide advice and guidance on Equality and Diversity issues as they relate to people management and in the context of the services supported.

Other Responsibilities

• Use HR data to proactively provide HR advice and guidance to support improvements within service areas e.g. tackling areas of high absence, recruitment and retention, workforce planning.
• Undertake project work as required which may include carrying out research and producing reports and statistical information and working with colleagues to implement the project e.g. reward and benefits.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Undertake other duties commensurate to the role and banding of the post.

Communications and Relationships

Maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, team members, trade unions, professional associations and external organisations.

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