At a Glance
- Tasks: Support managers and colleagues with expert people advice and manage employee relations matters.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on people and professional growth.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR advisory roles.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Do you have strong people advisory skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for supporting managers and colleagues? We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and play a key role in delivering a professional, people-focused service across the organisation.
Working pattern
This role operates on a hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office and 2 days from home). The successful candidate will be required to work from our Liverpool city centre office on Mondays, our St Helens office on Tuesdays, and a third day at one of our other office locations, in line with business needs.
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
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a People/HR advisory role, providing support across a range of employee relations matters.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting managers with performance management, absence and conduct issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience maintaining accurate records.
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including trade unions (desirable).
- Understanding of apprenticeship programmes and talent development (desirable).
- High levels of IT literacy and confidence using HR systems.
- A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach.
- A commitment to health and safety, equality, and excellent service delivery.
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, 7th and 8th July 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.
People Advisor employer: Torus Recruitment
Join our dynamic team as a People Advisor, where you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your expertise and fosters professional growth. With a hybrid working model and a vibrant office environment in Liverpool city centre, we offer a unique opportunity to engage with diverse teams while contributing to impactful HR initiatives. Our commitment to employee development, alongside a focus on health, safety, and equality, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
