EA First
People Advisor
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EA First
People Advisor
£32,000 - £40,000
Cambridgeshire
Fully remote
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Description

I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly reputable organisation to recruit a People Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a forward-thinking business in a remote role, with regular travel across sites in Cambridgeshire, London and Essex.

This position would suit a hands-on, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex employee relations cases. You will play a key role in supporting managers, driving people initiatives, and ensuring best practice across the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the People Partner, you will deliver a high-quality, generalist HR service, combining remote support with on-site engagement. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide practical, solution-focused guidance across a variety of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practice

  • Support and coach managers on employee relations, wellbeing, absence, and employment law

  • Manage a range of ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and absence

  • Maintain and update HR systems (HRIS) with accuracy

  • Support employee lifecycle processes including contracts, flexible working, maternity, and exits

  • Assist with payroll processes and resolve related queries

  • Ensure data integrity through regular audits and system checks

  • Support HR system improvements, automation, and user adoption

  • Produce HR reports and dashboards to support decision-making

  • Travel regularly to sites to provide on-the-ground support

  • Previous experience in a generalist HR/People Advisor role

  • Background in retail, education, or hospitality is highly desirable

  • Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases

  • Solid knowledge of UK employment law

  • Experience working with HR systems and data reporting

  • A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to “hit the ground running”

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Flexible and willing to travel regularly to multiple sites

  • Salary up to 42,000

  • Great benefits

  • Fully remote role with travel to sites

  • Opportunity to join a supportive and reputable organisation

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

EA First
People Advisor£32,000 - £40,000
This role has expired