People & Culture Advisor in Gateshead

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal decor services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are recruiting for a People & Culture Advisor to join our team. This hybrid role supports employees and managers across multiple locations, offering a global perspective with a local impact. As our P&C Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing practical and professional advice across all areas of HR. This is a true generalist position, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and working as part of an international business.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of employee onboarding, including documentation, HR inductions, and smooth integration into the business.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes up to and including dismissal.
• Support effective and timely performance management, ensuring consistency, compliance, and fairness across the organisation.
• Facilitate clear and open communication between employees and management, promoting a supportive environment and maintaining an open-door culture.
• Work collaboratively with managers to design and deliver training and development initiatives, including on-the-job training, standard work documentation, and visual job aids.
• Manage and maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including personnel files, occupational health, and administrative documentation.
• Partner with managers and occupational health professionals to develop and implement reasonable adjustments, return-to-work plans, and light-duty arrangements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• CIPD-qualified (or working towards qualification) with solid HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced or international environment.
• Confident in advising managers and employees at all levels, with a strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• A clear communicator, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a culture of fairness, engagement, and growth.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation & reasoning).
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.