People Adviser

Title: People Adviser

Location: Central London

Salary: £40 to £44k

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays

• Plus your birthday off

• 3 volunteering days

• 3 days grandparent leave

• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

• Secondary carer leave

• Wedding/commitment day leave

• Free meals on shift

• Bespoke training and development opportunities

• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels

• Pension and life insurance

• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema

• Wellbeing hub

• Access to employee assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for people and creating a positive employee experience? Are you someone who builds trusted relationships, enjoys supporting others and thrives in a fast-paced environment? If so, this could be the role for you.

At BaxterStorey, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re looking for a People Adviser who can provide practical, approachable and trusted support to our managers and teams.

You’ll play an important role in bringing our People Plan to life, supporting colleagues throughout the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to development, engagement, employee relations and retention. You’ll build strong relationships, offer sound advice and work collaboratively with our wider People teams to help create an inclusive, engaged and high-performing workplace.

In return, you’ll join an environment where collaboration, development and diversity are genuinely valued, with opportunities to grow your knowledge and make a real difference to the people around you.

If you’re a passionate people professional who is approachable, organised and confident building relationships at every level, we’d love to hear from you.

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