HR Advisor - Employee Relations in London

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities. We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly, supportive People Team as the trusted first point of contact for managers across a dedicated area of the organisation. This is a predominantly employee relations role.

You'll spend most of your time advising and coaching managers through ER casework — disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance — helping them handle people matters fairly, confidently and consistently.

What you'll do:

• Lead on employee relations casework across your area, guiding managers through disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance, and producing documentation to the required legal standard.
• Coach and guide managers as their first point of contact, building their confidence and capability in managing people.
• Keep well-being, equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of every decision.
• Contribute to wider People Team projects as your role develops — policy, HR training and organisational change, including TUPE.

What you'll bring:

• At least three years' experience in a similar HR Advisor role with a strong employee relations focus (disciplinaries, grievances, absence, flexible working).
• Sound working knowledge of employment law and the ability to turn policy into clear, practical advice for managers.
• Strong coaching and relationship-building skills to help managers grow in confidence.
• CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience and/or qualification.
• Experience of SEND, social care or education would be an advantage.

Why join MacIntyre?

• Six weeks' holiday (including statutory public holidays).
• Workplace pension scheme (3% MacIntyre contribution for eligible employees).
• Employee Assistance Programme, plus an optional Health Cash Plan at reduced cost.
• Blue Light Card access — thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
• Life assurance, MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period), Staff Savings Scheme and Rewards Scheme.
• Genuine commitment to your CPD within a close, supportive team.
• Standard DBS certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre).

How to apply:

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website. You will be asked to complete some brief details and a supporting statement of no more than 400 words outlining why you have the knowledge, skills and experience to be successful in this role. You will also be asked to upload your CV. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.

Pay and benefits:

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid DBS check.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development.

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

About us:

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic. For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Safer recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we'll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.