People Advisor - 2 year contract in Saint Helens

People Advisor - 2 year contract in Saint Helens

Saint Helens Full-Time No working from home possible
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We're looking for a People Advisor to join our People Services team on a 2 year fixed-term contract, supporting managers and colleagues across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of managing people-related casework and providing advice and guidance in a professional environment.

Joining a busy and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge and experience while making a positive impact on the colleague experience. You'll work collaboratively with managers and stakeholders across the business, helping to create a fair, consistent and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive.

Working pattern:

This role operates on a hybrid working pattern which consists of 3 office working days and 2 days working from home. Office days can be based out of our Liverpool, Warrington or St Helens offices.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters, providing expert advice to managers and colleagues
  • Supporting performance management processes, including capability, development plans and use of data and systems
  • Lead on attendance management, including absence monitoring, return-to-work meetings and long-term cases
  • Providing clear guidance on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice
  • Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted point of contact for people-related advice and support
  • Working collaboratively with Housing, Assets and Corporate teams to deliver a consistent HR service
  • Supporting recruitment, retention, talent development and apprenticeship programmes across the organisation
  • Contributing to People Strategy delivery, corporate initiatives and transformation projects
  • Assisting in identifying learning needs and sourcing appropriate training solutions
  • Maintaining accurate, confidential records, ensuring data integrity and audit compliance
  • Working in partnership with trade unions to foster positive and productive relationships
  • Promoting value for money through efficient processes and effective use of systems
  • Ensure all activity aligned with health & safety, equality and safeguarding requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience working in a HR or People advisory role, providing advice and guidance on employee relations and people-related matters, with a good understanding of employment legislation and people management best practice.
  • Strong casework management skills, with experience managing a varied employee relations caseload, including attendance, conduct, performance, capability and other people-related matters.
  • The ability to assess situations, gather information, make balanced recommendations and progress cases through to resolution in line with policies and procedures.
  • Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, handle sensitive conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and maintain attention to detail.
  • Confidence in using a range of IT systems to maintain accurate records, produce reports and support decision-making.
  • A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Interview Process:

  • Candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a competency-based discussion exploring relevant experience, knowledge, and skills required for the role, as well as a scenario based assessment. Interviews will take place at our Liverpool City Centre Office on the 24th and 25th September 2026.

Additional Information:

  • Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
  • Right to work verification
  • Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
  • Two completed references
  • Occupational Health questionnaire – Fit for Work
  • DBS check (if required for the role)
  • Completion of all new starter documentation including signed terms and conditions

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Contact Details:

Torus Group Recruitment Team