People Advisor - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

People AdvisorLocation: Melton MowbraySalary: Competitive salary Contract Type: 12 Month FTCOverview

Macildowie is delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a People Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and flexible HR professional to deliver generalist People support that drives improved business performance, while ensuring a great colleague experience.As a People Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to line managers, providing expert guidance across a range of People topics from employee relations to talent management, engagement, performance, recruitment and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for People matters, coaching line managers and supporting them in managing their teams effectively.
• Support the business with employee relations, performance management, absence management, recognition, recruitment, onboarding, and reward and benefits.
• Provide insights by interpreting People metrics and data, linking them to business performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Coach and advise on People policies, procedures and best practice, ensuring a consistent and values-led approach.
• Champion a positive colleague experience by embedding values and delivering initiatives that drive engagement and development.
• Support and influence the delivery of the People strategy across the employment lifecycle.
• Promote wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and respectful behaviour across all levels of the business.
• Facilitate change management, including communication, consultation and implementation of changes aligned with legal requirements and business needs.
• Support recruitment for both Monthly and Weekly paid roles, including liaising with agencies and participating in interviews and onboarding.
• Lead on the management of People systems, data accuracy and compliance (e.g., GDPR, ethical audits, and internal audits).
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to support managers in building high-performing teams.
• Support and coach on underperformance cases and employee development using established frameworks.
• Assist in internal communications and consultative committee activities to foster trust and a sense of belonging.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of values-based leadership and its link to business performance.
• Ability to coach, advise and support line managers across a variety of People topics.
• Good working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Skilled in interpreting and analysing HR data to support business decision-making.
• Confident communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to take a coaching approach and support learning and development initiatives.
• Familiar with HR systems (e.g., People Portal, clocking systems, SharePoint).
• Experience in managing change initiatives and consultations in line with legal and company procedures.
• Demonstrates high standards of discretion, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Understanding of colleague wellbeing strategies, internal communication, and diversity & inclusion principles.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) in People Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an HR generalist or People Advisor role.
• Experience in advising and coaching managers on employee relations issues.
• Comfortable managing and resolving ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Knowledge of mediation practices and coaching techniques.
• Experience delivering training or facilitating group learning is a plus.

Interested?Apply now via Macildowie and I will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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