Regional People Advisor Based in Devonport, Plymouth | Regular travel to Hinkley Point C required Full-time | Permanent | Monday–Friday | Nuclear & Defence Make a real difference to people, performance and culture Are you an experienced HR or People Advisor with strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience?
Are you looking for a varied regional role where you can make a genuine impact? We are looking for a proactive, people-focused Regional People Advisor to join our clients growing Nuclear & Defence team, based primarily in Devonport, Plymouth, with regular travel to Hinkley Point C. Working closely with managers, employees and operational teams across both locations, you will provide trusted HR advice, support effective employee and industrial relations, and help drive a positive and consistent People agenda.
With Employee Relations and Industrial Relations at the heart of the role, you will play a key part in managing complex people matters, supporting managers through challenging situations and maintaining constructive workplace relationships. You will also contribute to wider People initiatives, continuous improvement and the delivery of the regional People Plan.
If you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoy building strong relationships and have the confidence to advise and influence at all levels, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
You will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing practical, commercially aware advice while helping to maintain positive employee relations and effective working relationships across the region.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing Employee Relations casework – providing advice and guidance on disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters from initial stages through to resolution. Supporting Industrial Relations – working with managers and relevant employee representatives to support constructive working relationships, address workplace issues and help resolve industrial relations matters. Advising and empowering managers – providing clear, confident guidance on investigations, employee concerns, performance management and best practice.
Promoting consistency and compliance – ensuring HR policies, procedures, employment legislation and relevant industrial relations arrangements are applied appropriately. Supporting the regional People Plan – contributing to People initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery. Enhancing employee experience – working with the wider People Team on engagement, wellbeing, workplace culture and employee development.
Supporting the employee lifecycle – assisting with recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and other People activities as required. Maintaining high standards – ensuring accurate employee records, robust case documentation and compliance with GDPR requirements. You will combine hands-on operational HR support with the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen workplace relationships and improve the employee experience.
Essential experience and skills Proven experience in a People Advisor or HR Advisor role, ideally with at least two years' relevant experience. Strong Employee Relations experience, including managing complex casework from start to finish. Practical Industrial Relations experience, with the confidence to support managers in dealing with industrial relations matters and maintaining constructive relationships with employee representatives.
Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies, particularly disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and handle sensitive situations professionally. A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and provide pragmatic advice.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Devonport, Plymouth, and Hinkley Point C.
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 qualification, currently working towards it, or equivalent relevant experience. Why Apply? Alongside a varied and rewarding role, you will receive a competitive benefits package designed to support your financial wellbeing, work-life balance and professional development. You will join an established organisation operating across the Nuclear & Defence sectors, supporting high-profile projects and the people who make them possible.
With Devonport, Plymouth as your primary base, you will build strong relationships with local operational teams while gaining valuable regional exposure through regular engagement with colleagues at Hinkley Point C. This is an opportunity to use your Employee Relations and Industrial Relations expertise in a role where your judgement, advice and relationship-building skills can make a real difference.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued and individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Ready for your next move? If you're an experienced HR or People professional with essential Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience , and you're ready to take on a varied regional role within the Nuclear & Defence sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your People career.
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