People Advisor

People Advisor

• Location: Grimsby
• Type: Full time
• Reporting to: Head of People Partnering
• Salary: £28k

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Grimsby.

Role Purpose

• Act as a key point of contact for People-related advice and support to line managers.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and people management across the employee life cycle.
• Promote and embed a values-driven, solution-focused culture within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers with disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes.
• Guide managers on probation reviews, performance management, and flexible working requests.
• Support change management initiatives such as restructures and organisational planning.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate contract processing and lifecycle documentation.
• Assist in collating and analysing people data and identifying areas for improvement.
• Build strong relationships through regular site visits and people partnering meetings.

Requirements

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards Level 5).
• Experience supporting managers in employee relations within an education setting.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Important Notice

• Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
• This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
• Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.