People Advisor

People Advisor - Vertas Group Limited
GBP33,000 - GBP35,000 per annum
Ipswich, Suffolk
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
About us:
Vertas is one of fastest growing multi-services facilities management company in the UK.
Our passion is putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do to make the difference.
The role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a People Advisor to join our People Team at our Head Office in Ipswich as part of team growth to support the business needs. This is a key role to deliver first line support to 4000 UK based colleagues through the People Team direct call service.
This role has a clear career pathway and Vertas Group will support your personal development whether that is through gaining your CIPD qualification or through our Aspire to Inspire Leadership programme.
If you have a passion for delivering excellent service, love problem solving and want to work in a fast-paced People Team department then get in touch today.
Main Activities and Responsibilities:
To deliver first line support to 4,000 UK based colleagues through the People Team direct call service To support, advise, coach and deliver a range of HR casework including disciplinary, performance, TUPE, reorganisation, redundancy and absence management up to and including dismissal and appeals. To manage the safeguarding investigation process and attend Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) strategy meetings where required To provide advice to managers and colleagues regarding policies and processes according to multiple terms and conditions across the group. To coach line managers based across the UK on employee relation matters, liaising with trade unions when required To proactively manage absence cases with line managers to drive a reduction in absence percentage. To provide procedural and policy advice and information to all colleagues and line managers
The People Advisor will have:
Experience of dealing with a wide range of HR casework at this level Up to date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and best practice in HR Ability to understand and interpret policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external people at different levels Excellent written and verbal skills, along with having a sensitive and professional manner Highly organised and the ability to prioritise workload
Desired Skills:
Experience of dealing with a wide range of HR casework at this level Up to date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and best practice in HR Ability to understand and interpret policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external people at different levels Excellent written and verbal skills, along with having a sensitive and professional manner Highly organised and the ability to prioritise workload
Benefits :
Contractual benefits
25 Days annual leave FTE plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days FTE after a year of service Royal London Salary Sacrifice Pension Company Sick Pay
Non contractual benefits :
Annual leave purchase scheme Lifeworks high street and online discounts Medicash Health cash plan funded by the company WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling Mental Health First Aiders Tusker Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Bike2Work Scheme Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme Annual Making the Difference Awards Refer a friend rewards Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning
We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.
This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited.