People Advisor

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hybrid – Home-Based with Occasional Travel to London and Kent 
Salary: £32,000-£33,000

Charity Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a well-established charity that supports people with learning disabilities and mental health needs across the South East.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Advisor to join a busy and evolving People team during a period of significant organisational change and development. Supporting approximately 600 employees and advising around 30 managers, you will play a key role in delivering professional, pragmatic and people-focused HR support across the organisation.

Reporting to the People Manager and working closely with the wider People team, you will provide expert advice on a broad range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, probation, flexible working and capability issues. You will also support recruitment activity, helping managers attract and appoint talented individuals who share the organisation's values and commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation that is investing in its people infrastructure, introducing new systems and driving continuous improvement across its services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional HR advice to managers on employee relations matters.
• Support managers through disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance processes.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns, advertising, interviewing and selection processes.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Support organisational change projects and people initiatives.
• Liaise with payroll, occupational health and external providers as required.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.

About You

We are keen to speak with HR professionals who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and experience.
• Up-to-date understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for supporting people.

Experience within the charity, social care, healthcare or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference every day. You'll be part of a collaborative People team, working closely with leaders during an exciting period of transformation while helping to shape a positive employee experience across the organisation.

About Charity Recruit

Charity Recruit specialises exclusively in recruiting leadership, fundraising, HR, finance and operational professionals across the charity and not-for-profit sector. We work closely with charities of all sizes, from local community organisations to national charities, helping them secure talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Our consultative approach, sector knowledge and extensive network allow us to connect exceptional people with organisations that create positive social impact. Whether you're actively seeking your next opportunity or simply exploring the market, our team is here to provide honest advice and long-term career support.