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In this newly created People Advisor role, you will support approximately 180 colleagues across a diverse range of specialist teams within Soil Association Charity, Land Trust and Exchange. Working closely with managers and colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, people-centred HR service.
Job Responsibility
Acting as a trusted advisor, providing day-to-day operational HR guidance and support to managers and colleagues
Supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring people processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with our values of being grounded, inclusive and nourishing
Advising and coaching managers on employee relations matters, including absence, performance and wellbeing
Contributing to HR projects and initiatives that enhance employee experience, organisational effectiveness and culture
Helping to improve HR processes, systems and ways of working, using people data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
Working collaboratively with Finance, IT and the wider People team to ensure our practices support colleagues and the delivery of organisational goals
Requirements
Broad HR generalist experience across the full employee life cycle
Experience of managing and advising on a broad range of employee relations cases
Well-developed coaching skills, with the ability to build managers’ confidence and capability by providing supportive, practical guidance on people matters
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate at all levels
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Good working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office application
CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable
Experience working in either the charity or commercial sectors is valuable and experience across both sectors would be advantageous
Nice to have
CIPD Level 5 qualification
Experience working in the charity sector
Experience working in the commercial sector
Experience across both sectors
What we offer
27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
Family friendly policies and flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce