Employee Relations Advisor

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you!  

More about your role  

 Places for People are changing, were fired up and ready to grow, and we want you to help us create one community where our customers and colleagues can thrive. In this role you will be support or colleagues from both Places Leisure and Places for People.  

Due to internal movement, we are looking to recruit 2 x Employee Relations Advisors. As an Employee Relations Advisor for Places for People you will assist in creating a positive colleague experience across the group. Working alongside the wider people team you will be delivering an effective relations and case management service to the business. You will be responsible for: 

• Coaching and advising line managers, increasing their capability to lead high-performing teams 
• Support the business in the delivery of change activity 
• Provide expertise in key people & ER processes. 

You will develop close working relationships with operational managers to become a trusted advisor to the teams to mitigate risk, deliver best practice and build capabilities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to join a fast-paced, hard-working, and collaborative team to further their career in HR. 

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.  

More about you  

 To fit in here, you will do the right thing, always (for the right reasons) You will be put our customers at the heart of everything you do. We are looking for someone who wants to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. To be successful in this role, you need to be a self-starter who enjoys hard work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

Crucially, you will be an excellent influencer. In this role, it's essential to build and sustain strong working relationships with your stakeholders. You will need to know your stuff (legally) and turn this into a language that managers understand. If you can show us how you influence people to achieve the desired outcome, even better. 

This role is suited to someone who has a CIPD qualification under their belt, ideally at a Level 3 or 5 (or working towards). We are flexible as to where you are based, however you will need to be able to get to our offices in Preston and/or Leeds regularly, and on occasion need to travel to visit sites across the UK. 

The benefits 

 We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

• Excellent Holiday entitlement 
• Pension with matched contributions 
• Training & upskilling – dedicated to developing our people to achieve their goals 
• Up to 2% bonus opportunity based on agreed KPIs 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.