Posted 29 July, 2026
People Advisor
Michelle Simpson HR Recruitment Ltd
Durham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Our client is an established, market-leading business in the midst of an exciting phase of growth, investment and expansion.
\nAn excellent opportunity has become available for a People Advisor to join the HR team. The role will deliver a proactive, business-focused HR service with a strong emphasis on driving and enhancing Learning and Organisational Development activities. This is a great time to join the business which is fully committed to delivering its ambitious growth plans.
\nReporting to the HR Manager, the main responsibilities are as follows:
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- Work as part of the HR team to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure HR is able to support the business objectives. \n
- Partner with managers to strengthen and develop management capability in all HR related activities. \n
- Provide advice and guidance on performance management and talent development activity. \n
- Coordinate training and development programmes liaising with management teams and external learning providers. \n
- Assist in the development and improvement of career development and succession planning activities. \n
- Support organisational development and business improvement initiatives including employee engagement. \n
- Develop Policies and Procedures and facilitate training to ensure the effective management of Human Resources within legislation and best practice. \n
- Support the business with general people queries and give advice according to company guidelines and legislation. \n
- Management of Employee Relations matters including: Absence Management; Disciplinary and Grievance issues; Capability and Performance Management. \n
- Assist in managing recruitment processes and develop strategies to enhance and make improvements. \n
The successful candidate will:
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- Have demonstrable generalist HR experience at the HR Officer, HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor level. \n
- Have proven experience working as part of a generalist People Team with prior knowledge and an interest in Learning and Organisational Development activities. \n
- Be an excellent communicator able to work with all levels of the business. \n
- Be proactive with good organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities. \n
The role is site based and offers a very competitive basic salary plus benefits package.
