People Advisor 

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 at home 

Salary: £35,000 – £37,000Location: CobhamSector: Charity

About the Organisation 

Join a long-established, forward-thinking charity that supports vulnerable communities across the UK. The organisation is known for its compassionate, person-centred approach and its commitment to delivering impactful services that help people lead safer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. With a positive, collaborative culture and a strong focus on continuous improvement, this is a place where your HR expertise will genuinely make a difference.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and supportive People Advisor to deliver high-quality HR support across the organisation. You’ll work closely with People Partners to guide managers, improve processes, and champion a positive employee experience.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers and employees.
• Support onboarding, pre-employment checks, and probation processes.
• Maintain the HRIS and support monthly payroll activities.
• Monitor absence, advise on sickness management and coordinate Occupational Health referrals.
• Support employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage family-friendly processes such as maternity, paternity, and flexible working.
• Support policy updates and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Contribute to HR improvement projects and engagement initiatives.
• Produce regular HR reports including absence, turnover and diversity metrics.

About you

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Experience in a fast-paced HR advisory role.
• Confident working with HR systems and data.
• Experience supporting payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Passionate about creating a positive, inclusive working environment.