People Advisor - Castle DonningtonJob Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Castle Donnington office, supporting 2 regions in Yorkshire and 2 regions in the Midlands. As our People Advisor, you will be working closely with Managers and employees across assigned regional Business Units to provide day to day generalist HR Support. The role has an employee relations focus which involves guiding and coaching internal stakeholders to ensure matters are dealt with in an appropriate, professional manner, as well as supporting with employee engagement, employee development, policy & procedure and other people related matters. The role is part of a UK wide People Team and will involve participation in project work to support Vistry’s overall People Strategy.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality5 GCSE’s/GCEs or equivalent including Maths and EnglishCIPD level 3 or higherA background in HR with experience of dealing with complex employee relations mattersGood working knowledge of employment lawGood understanding of what drives employee engagementExcellent analytical, organisation and prioritisation skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsExcellent at using Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and OutlookAbility to work to high degree of accuracyAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAn understanding of GDPRGood team working skillsAbility to work on own initiativeAbility to deal with ambiguous situations in a professional manner, and make appropriate decisionsA can-do attitude with the ability to respond positively to changeHigh level of emotional intelligenceFull driving licenceA willingness to travel to assigned regional business units on a regular basis and on occasion stay away from home to attend team meetingsDesirable…CIPD level 5Experienced in using AI to drive productivity in an HR settingExperience of working with various HR systemsTraining facilitation skillsMediation skillsProven ability to influence and coach senior stakeholdersMore about the People Advisor role…Monitor regional People KPI’s, collaborating with the People Business Partner and regional management to drive improvements in performance and productivityCollaborate with People Team colleagues to ensure all HR policies are current and reflect current employment legislationAdvise employees on HR Policies and support managers with effective policy implementationProvide coaching and development to regional management teams on dealing with employee relations, including delivery of ER Skills workshopsSupport regional management with employee relations cases including (but not limited to) disciplinary; grievance; performance improvement; consultations; family matters and flexible working requestsProactively support regional management with short and long term absence management cases, including Occupational Health referrals where necessaryMaintain an accurate record of all ER cases in the case management system and ensure all appropriate documentation is produced and filed appropriatelySupport assigned regions to ensure all new starters, including new managers, are onboarded efficiently as part of the employee journey, and that they understand relevant people related processes and proceduresConduct exit interviews, and develop action plans in partnership with the People Business Partner and regional managementWork with assigned regions on employee engagement initiatives, including attendance at regional employee engagement forumsAttend regional board meetings as required to provide cover and supportProvide management data and insights to support regional management with informed decision makingContribute to HR projects and initiatives as neededDemonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional developmentFinally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-AD1
