Senior People Advisor (9-10 month contract)

We are Oliver James, a global recruitment & consulting group that has been introducing talented people to great organisations since 2002. As a business we are achieving year on year growth, and operate across 30 countries, with no signs of slowing down. Our adaptability has led us to consistently outperform the market providing sustainability and reliability to our both our clients and people.

Global Operations @ Oliver James is an integral part of the Oliver James Group. Based in Manchester, we provide the infrastructure, the innovation and transformation, and the scalable capabilities which have allowed our Group to become a £220 million turnover global recruitment & consulting business; with offices spread across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.

Oliver James is not just a group boasting accelerated growth and unrivalled success, but one that has an incredibly clear view of where it wants to go and by when, exactly like our people. It is based on these very principles that we have achieved awards such as the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 and the Sunday Times International Track Recruiter100, to name a few.

We\’re building something pretty special here inside Oliver James Operations:

• We empower our team members to think big, built for those who thrive on delivering results and full of opportunities to seek the extraordinary and become your best, no matter your role or expertise.
• We breed a culture of excellence and inclusivity. We are a team that people are proud to work for. Central to this is creating a people-centric organisation that is able to attract, develop, and retain the best talent – a place where people can thrive and make a difference.

All of our business functions support Oliver James\’ wider goals and ambitions – to make a remarkable impact globally. So what\’s stopping you, come and join us.

Overview

As a Senior People Advisor for Oliver James, you will join the People Team based in Manchester and report directly to the People Business Partner.

Working globally you will be responsible for delivering proactive and high-quality employee relations support to managers and policy guidance to our global workforce. The role will work internationally but global knowledge is not essential. The advisor will act as a first point of contact for casework, while also contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The advisor will work closely with the People business partner, in house Employment Law team, and management to ensure consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures.

An insight into some of your responsibilities:

Employee Relations Management:

• Provide first line HR advice to managers and employees (e.g. disciplinary, performance management, absence, flexible working)
• Support casework, escalating high-risk issues where appropriate
• Ensure consistent application of policy and processes, aligned with employment law, best practice and commercial requirements.

Projects & Continuous improvement

• Support People Team initiatives such as policy updates, template production / updates, engagement activities, and process improvements.
• Help build and enhance People Team resources, guidance documents, and templates.

Policy, Compliance and Documentation

• Support the implementation and consistent use of core HR policies and templates
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure document control across contracts, letters, and templates
• Support with communicating policy changes and updates to employees and management effectively.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Escalate and support with tracking employee relations metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with People business partners, legal teams, and management to ensure a consistent approach to employee relations across all locations.
• Foster a positive relationship with employees by being approachable and maintaining open lines of communication.

To perform this role well, we require:

• Experience in employee relations or HR advisory roles, (in a global context is desirable but not essential)
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law (global experience desirable, not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace while managing competing priorities.
• High level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to balance legal compliance with commercial considerations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic setting
• CIPD level 5 (desirable)

OJ Rewards

At Oliver James, we ask a lot of our employees, we are a high-performing and fast-paced business, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we provide; ask to see our Group Operations Benefits Brochure.

Great Minds Don\’t Think Alike

That\’s why Oliver James reflects the incredible diversity of the people who work here. Oliver James is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all team members. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment with Oliver James please contact

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