People Advisor in Southampton

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions — we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision motivates us to improve every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

We are looking for a People Advisor to join RSM based out of our London office. Working as a key member of the people team, you will provide a commercial and premium people service to your stakeholder group supporting various departments that work nationally across the UK. You will manage the service delivery and support all elements of the employee experience from joining RSM, to going on family leave, to leaving, and everything in between.

You will also work closely with the Senior People Advisor and People Advisory Manager to strategically support your service line and area of the business, working on engagement, sense of belonging, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion initiatives. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the National People Team function with the opportunity to work on wider service line or national groups. You will work closely with other People Advisors and have access to a People Assistant as well as other specialist functions within the people team including POT, reward, D&I and wellbeing.

The remit of the role will focus on proactive people support and advice to your client groups, including:

• Completion of the annual bonus and salary review processes
• Dealing with employee relations issues as they arise
• Providing wellbeing and absence management support
• Provision of management information/analysis and delivery of service line initiatives

Providing advice to the business on the application of all RSM policies and procedures, and involvement in amending/updating our policies where appropriate. Supporting the business with the annual bonus and salary review processes for your area of responsibility but utilising market data and by providing guidance/support to line managers, budget holders and regional leads.

Qualifications & experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working at People Advisor level in a generalist role
• Significant experience in performance management/capability processes
• Experience of investigating disciplinary and grievance cases; conducting redundancy and general consultations
• Ability to liaise with and manage stakeholders at all levels
• Enjoys variety, working in a fast paced environment and being challenged

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.