HR/People Advisor

Responsibilities

• First point of contact to provide timely and accurate HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support and advise on employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and flexible working matters.
• Assist managers with recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and organisational initiatives.
• Ensure HR records and systems are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Monitor and analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Support organisational change programmes and workforce planning activities.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• About You
• The successful candidate will be a confident and approachable HR professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will be able to manage a varied workload, provide practical solutions, and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You should be flexible in your approach, have the ability to manage a demanding workload and be able to work autonomously and make decisions within the remit of the role.
• Essential Requirements
• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar HR generalist role.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience of managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
• Desirable
• Experience working within healthcare, charity, or not-for-profit sector.

Benefits

Additional Information

Make a positive change - work for The Alcohol & Drug Service HR/People Advisor The Alcohol & Drug Service Full-time Hessle Salary £26682 - £32559 depending on experience. For over 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been supporting and empowering people whose lives have been affected by problematic drug and alcohol use. We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR/People Advisor to join our People Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who is passionate about supporting managers and employees, driving best practice, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. As HR/People Advisor, you will provide comprehensive and professional HR advice across a range of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, and organisational change. You will work closely with managers to support effective people management and ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and procedures.

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