People Advisor

I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly reputable organisation to recruit a People Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a forward thinking business in a remote role, with regular travel across sites in Cambridgeshire, London and Essex.

This position would suit a hands on, proactive individual who thrives in a fast paced environment and is confident managing complex employee relations cases. You will play a key role in supporting managers, driving people initiatives, and ensuring best practice across the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the People Partner, you will deliver a high quality, generalist HR service, combining remote support with on site engagement. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide practical, solution focused guidance across a variety of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first line advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Support and coach managers on employee relations, wellbeing, absence, and employment law
• Manage a range of ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and absence
• Maintain and update HR systems (HRIS) with accuracy
• Support employee lifecycle processes including contracts, flexible working, maternity, and exits
• Assist with payroll processes and resolve related queries
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and system checks
• Support HR system improvements, automation, and user adoption
• Produce HR reports and dashboards to support decision making
• Travel regularly to sites to provide on the ground support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR/People Advisor role
• Background in retail, education, or hospitality is highly desirable
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience working with HR systems and data reporting
• A hands on, pragmatic approach with the ability to "hit the ground running"
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly to multiple sites

Benefits

• Salary up to £42,000
• Great benefits
• Fully remote role with travel to sites
• Opportunity to join a supportive and reputable organisation

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.