Senior People Advisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources
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SKILLS

Employee relations Advising managers CIPD Level 5 TUPE Performance management Conduct Well-being Commercial mindset

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior People Advisor

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

£35,000 to £40,000 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

What you’ll be doing

  • Partner with managers on day-to-day people matters, from performance and absence to more complex conduct and well-being situations
  • Take the lead on employee relations cases end-to-end, keeping things fair, consistent, and commercially sound
  • Coach and challenge managers to handle situations confidently, reducing reliance on “handing things over”
  • Spot patterns and trends in cases, using data to highlight risks and improve how we operate
  • Keep our processes practical and up to date, not just compliant, but actually useful
  • Support and deliver training that helps managers build real capability, not just tick boxes
  • Work closely with the wider People team to keep everything aligned and joined up
  • Get involved in projects and policies that improve how manage and develop our people
  • Confidently manage TUPE activity in line with legislation.

What you need to succeed

  • Experience handling employee relations cases and advising managers in a fast-paced environment
  • Confidence to influence, challenge and build trust with stakeholders
  • A practical, commercial mindset — you balance risk with what works for the business
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail across multiple cases
  • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)

Why join us?

  • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
  • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
  • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
  • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most
  • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
  • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
  • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
  • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
  • Benefit Platform: One online platform for all benefits and recognition

At [Employer hidden], diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.

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