People Advisor in Manchester

This People Advisor role in the not-for-profit sector is an opportunity to provide expert HR guidance and support to a dedicated team. Based in Manchester, this position focuses on fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector, supporting impactful initiatives that benefit local communities. As a medium-sized organisation, they are committed to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace while delivering meaningful change.

Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and key stakeholders, providing proactive guidance and practical support on all people-related policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Use HR expertise to ensure a consistent and best-practice approach across employee relations, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, policy implementation, and employment compliance.
• Manage a broad employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, flexible working requests, attendance, and workplace adjustments. Provide coaching and support to managers throughout the process, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support and coach managers in conducting thorough and effective investigations into complex employee relations matters, while providing guidance on disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Design, deliver, and facilitate engaging and inclusive training programmes aimed at developing management capability and supporting employee growth.
• Analyse people data and workforce metrics to identify trends, recommend improvements, and drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture that promotes belonging, collaboration, and a positive employee experience.
• Contribute to and lead HR projects and initiatives that support the wider people strategy and align with organisational objectives.
• Promote and embed safeguarding principles, ensuring policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied and understood across the organisation.
• Champion compliance with organisational policies and procedures, raising awareness and understanding at all levels to support a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Experience supporting and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to coach and advise managers on a wide range of people matters.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, including operational HR activities and project work.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident presenter with experience delivering feedback and facilitating discussions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Experience designing and delivering management training.
• Knowledge of audit processes and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and best practice.
• Familiarity with HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of the charity, not-for-profit, or purpose-led sector.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to a meaningful cause in the not-for-profit sector.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Manchester.
• Fixed Term Contract on offer.
• Potential for professional development and growth within the organisation.

If you are passionate about human resources and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this People Advisor position today.