People Advisor

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.