Specialist, People Advisor - Operations / Production

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Specialist, People Advisor - Operations / Production

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Empower People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

Are you passionate about people and performance? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments where no two days are the same? As a Specialist, People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our people strategy—delivering exceptional HR support and championing a culture where individuals and teams can truly thrive.

This is more than a support role. It’s a chance to be a trusted partner, a coach, a challenger, and a culture carrier. You’ll work side-by-side with managers and teams, embedding yourself in their world to understand their challenges, unlock their potential, and drive performance through people.

Be the People Expert

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters—providing expert advice on employee relations, performance, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Manage complex ER cases with confidence and care, including sickness absence, Occupational Health referrals, and policy interpretation.
• Own the resolution of employee and manager queries, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.
  
  
  

• Build strong, proactive relationships with managers and team members—becoming a visible and trusted advisor.
• Support organisational design and change initiatives, including restructures, T&Cs, and contractor management.
• Collaborate with People Partners to deliver talent and succession planning, ensuring future-ready teams.
  
  
  

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment strategy, interviews, and onboarding.
• Champion early careers programmes—helping to shape the next generation of talent through internships, apprenticeships, and STEM initiatives.
• Support learning and development rollouts, including delivery and follow-up with managers.
  
  
  

• Lead on employee engagement initiatives, including Pulse Surveys—turning insights into action.
• Support the annual reward cycle, including salary reviews, bonuses, and benefits.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyse trends, and advise on retention strategies.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and a psychologically safe workplace.
  
  
  

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and reporting to support strategic decisions and budget alignment.
• Spot trends, identify risks, and provide insights that shape people priorities.
• Own and update people policies to ensure they’re fit for purpose and future-ready.
  
  
  

• Work closely with People Experience, Talent, Engagement, and Finance teams to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Share knowledge and align approaches with fellow People Advisors to ensure consistency across the business.
• Act as the bridge between managers, People Partners, and specialist teams to land initiatives effectively.
  
  
  

• Proven HR advisory experience in high-performance environments (engineering or sport a plus!).
• Strong ER knowledge and case management experience.
• A data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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