Average People Advisor salary in London

Job Type: Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week but all working patterns considered)Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience and location Location: London/South East England. This is a hybrid role where you’ll be mainly based from home, but there’ll be regular travel across the South East for client and internal meetings. You’ll need to live within easy, commutable distance of London. A bit about usWe’re the full-service HR consultancy that synchronises seamlessly with our clients’ businesses. An outsourced team that feels like an in-house superpower. We think that expert guidance on how to recruit, retain, develop and lead people should be available to every business, big or small. Because the right advice at the right time, from the right specialist, can be game-changing.  We’re here to make those conversations happen. We help our clients to recruit, manage and retain the best people for their organisations, whether as a one-off project or an ongoing service. The work we do with them enables them to create a culture where everyone can bring the best version of themselves to work. Ultimately, people are the foundation of our clients’ success and we think they can be amazing if they’re given the right environment and support. Together, we help our clients create a great place to work and make sure they’re ready to conquer their corner of the world. We know that even in the best of workplaces, difficult employee issues arise. We help our clients face these challenges, simplify the complex, and handle everything with care and consideration for their people and culture.  We eat, sleep and breathe this stuff. From people strategy to HR admin, we’re here to help – whether it’s a people team needing additional resource, or a business wanting to outsource their HR. However they need us we’ll be there: on call, or on site, whatever works best for them. We’re on a mission to show brilliant companies what happens when they hire really smart people (that’s us) to help them be the very best employers they can be. The only thing we can’t handle? Letting our clients down. What you’ll be doing As a People Advisor, you’ll play a big role in delivering outstanding service to our clients, providing expert advice on a wide range of HR matters. You’ll work closely with our People Partnering Manager and People Business Partners to support and advise clients on everyday HR issues, from HR admin to employee relations cases. You’ll also be key in building strong client relationships, making sure we’re providing them with the personalised HR service their organisation needs. Your responsibilities will be many and varied, but never boring. Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day role: Provide a first-class service, helping clients with day-to-day HR queries over the phone, virtually, and face-to-face, ensuring the best possible outcomes.Manage HR processes and documentation with accuracy, including administering HRIS, Right to Work checks, and DBS checks.Draft letters, documentation, and policies, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.Handle straightforward employee relations cases with confidence and support more complex cases when needed.Build lasting relationships with your clients, helping them address their people challenges and grow their businesses.Work alongside our People Partnering Manager and People Business Partners to ensure clients receive consistent, high-quality service.Keep up with HR trends and best practice, actively contributing to our team’s success. About you You’re an experienced HR professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering practical advice. Whether it’s handling employee relations or supporting day-to-day HR processes, you’re confident and capable in guiding clients through all HR challenges.Communication is your superpower. You can simplify complex HR issues and deliver clear advice, both in writing and in person. Clients trust you because you make them feel supported every step of the way.You’re driven by delivering a really great service. You relish building strong client relationships, staying organised, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Multi-tasking and problem-solving come naturally to you, and you never settle for ‘average’. Tech-savvy and adaptable, you’re comfortable getting stuck into HR systems. You embrace new technology and use it to work smarter (not harder).Most importantly, you’re a team player. You hold yourself to high standards, always doing the right thing, even when things get tough. You approach every day with a growth mindset, eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges with energy and enthusiasm. The Perks: We’re probably biased, but we think this role is exciting, interesting, fun, challenging, full of growth opportunities… we could go on. All that aside, we also offer: Competitive salary, circa £35k, FTE. 25 days holiday when you start employment with us, 27 days after 1 year service, 29 days after 2 years’ service + bank holidays.Career qualifications supported and paid for where relevant with progression and development opportunities.Monthly homeworking allowance and all equipment provided.Many flexible working patterns to make sure you have a good balance between your work and home life.A wide range of support in your role internally and externally and a hugely supportive and friendly team.4% employer pension contributions, with a minimum of 4% employee contributions.Shopping discounts platform, flu vaccinations and technology and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes.Paid for social events and virtual get-togethers.Employee assistance programme.Life assurance at 4 times basic salary.Unlimited remote GP appointments available 24/7.A range of other health and wellbeing benefits. How to Apply:There are a few stages in our application process which help you get to know us as much as it helps us get to know you.  This includ...

Reporting directly to the CPO, you will oversee the operational teams including payroll, rewards, and people data analytics. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will work collaboratively across the team to optimise our employee experience and drive strategic initiatives, whilst delivering a compliant and robust day-to-day service. Client Details Our client is a large organisation operating within the fast-paced and ever-evolving retail industry. With a wide range of products and a strong ethos of customer satisfaction, they have established a strong presence not only in Hangar Lane but across the UK. Description Within the role the key area of the role where this person needs experience is the Data Management and Analytics side - the payroll and Reward side are desirable. People Data Management & Analytics: Own the accuracy, security, and integrity of all people-related data Ensure we can provide the people team and business leaders with data-driven insights and reporting on key people metrics (turnover rates, compensation trends, etc.) to inform decision-makingSupport the leads within the team to deliver strong data across the business Payroll Management: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate processing for all employees in compliance with UK/ROI payroll regulations and tax laws.National minimum wage monitoringUnderstanding of shift working Reward & Benefits: Oversee annual pay review cycles and ensure role benchmarking is effective in ensuring we have competitive and fair pay structures Ownership of BAU benefits management including a Reward Administrator, ensuring appropriate level of service provided for employees regarding Private Medical cover, Healthcare Assessments, Flu Jabs, eyecare vouchers, and long service awards Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure that all payroll, compensation, and benefits processes comply with relevant UK/ROI legislation, including tax, pension, and employment law.Stay up to date on changes to regulations and industry best practices to ensure our policies remain compliant and competitive, creating proposals where necessary to enhance our positionAct as the primary point of contact for any internal or external audits relating to the people team Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Drive process improvement and efficiency within payroll, reward, and people data systems, implementing changes as needed.Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all matters relating to reward, payroll, and people data. Profile Most important is the experience with HR Operations - ie. data & Analytics and managing a team within this spaceSignificant experience in a similar role, ideally within a large, fast-paced retail/hospitality organisation Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and benefits administration with an ability to manage complex processes and ensure compliance across payroll, reward and employment lawExpertise in people data management and the ability to analyse and interpret people data to drive strategic decisions, experience with Oracle EBS-HR would be beneficialExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders.A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to detail and accuracyThe ideal candidate will be able to think strategically while having the hands-on expertise to manage day-to-day operations effectivelyWhilst not essential, it would also be preferable to have experience in developing and implementing reward strategies, including compensation benchmarking and incentive programmes. Job Offer 12-18 month fixed term contract at a competitive salary ]Brilliant benefits including 7.5% pension, 50% employee discount, 25 days ALGym and cafe onsiteOnsite parkingThe opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive teamAn enriching environment that encourages professional growthA central location in Hangar Lane, close to transport links Take the next step in your career and join a company that values its employees and offers excellent rewards. Apply today!

As part of the People Operations team, you will have broad exposure to the full scope of an employee's lifecycle. This will involve working alongside others in our People team which will maximise your exposure to all specialisms within the People function. Client Details Our client is a prominent player in the Entertainment world. This large organisation is well-regarded for its innovative approach and commitment to providing excellent service. Located in the heart of London, they cultivate a vibrant culture that fosters creativity and employee growth. Description What you'll be doing: Provide professional HR support to colleagues within the EMEA region.Identifying case trends, seeking out opportunities for process improvement, proactively looking at ways to support employee and manager self-service and streamline processes.Managing family leave and flexible working requests, working with managers and employees to support the leave of absence and flexible working processes.Managing benefits processes.Supporting the onboarding process and leading new starter inductions.Carrying out pre-employment checks relating to referencing and/or right to work, ensuring compliance with our screening policy and Home Office requirements in a timely manner.Maintaining accurate records in Workday and other HR systems, ensuring that documentation is stored appropriately and in line with data protection requirements.Producing letters, contracts, and other employee documentation in an accurate and timely way.Building strong working relationships with colleagues, partners, and the People team, treating employees fairly and in line with good practice and legislation.Raising issues that cannot be resolved at first point of contact. Profile What we are looking for: Experienced HR Advisory role with exposure to HR processes, policies and best practice across multiple countries in the EMEA region.Someone who thrives in a team environment, working closely and collaboratively with others to deliver results.Process improvement - proactively identifies areas for enhancement and promotes change.Confident in leading in-person onboarding sessionsDemonstrates curiosity, seeks to understand the why as well as the howDemonstrates a good understanding of the HR legal principles for UK and rest of EMEA and leads process and projects with a high degree of consistencyIn-depth knowledge of UK right to work requirements and the ability to maintain compliance.Exceptional organisational skills with a high attention to detail.Ability to manage complex requests and a demanding workload, prioritising appropriately.Customer focused approach, experienced in delivering excellence in service and support and working within agreed SLAs.Systems knowledge of Workday or ServiceNow is desirable. Job Offer Competitive Salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)Comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to work in a fun and creative environmentChance to be part of a team that values innovation and growthCentral London LocationHybrid Working Arrangement (2 days in Office, 3 days WFH) This is an excellent opportunity for a People Operations Advisor looking to further their career within a vibrant and innovative company. Do not miss out on this chance - apply today!