People Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Advisor to join a large charitable organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll support the People Team in delivering high-quality HR advisory services across the organisation. Working closely with managers and staff, you’ll help ensure consistent, compliant, and effective people management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and consistent advice to managers on all aspects of employment, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy compliance
• Support managers in the recruitment and selection process, including drafting adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding
• Advise on employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness absence, and whistleblowing
• Liaise with Payroll and Occupational Health teams to ensure smooth processing of employment-related matters
• Maintain accurate HR records and oversee the integrity of the HR system
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and projects
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies across all HR activities
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar HR advisory role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices
• Experience supporting managers with recruitment and employee relations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a varied workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems including OPEN HR and Papervision
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to work independently
• Willing to travel across the South East as required
• Access to a car

Location: Home-based with weekly travel to services across Kent

Salary: £31,500 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: 6 months fixed-term contract, likely move to permanent

 This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.