People Advisor in London Area

Job description

Our Client, a leading professional services business is looking for a People Advisor, based in London.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery and continuous improvement of all internal people processes. As the first point of contact for HR-related queries, the People Advisor supports the full employee lifecycle; from onboarding and induction through to performance management, offboarding, and exit interviews - ensuring an efficient and consistent experience for all employees.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries, providing timely and accurate guidance to employees and managers.
• Supporting with engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Office Management - Overseeing daily office operations, including scheduling, supplies management, vendor coordination, and ensuring a well-organised and efficient workplace
• Managing and overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, performance management, offboarding, and exit processes.
• Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and systems, ensuring compliance and consistency across the organisation.
• Support and drive initiatives that embed company values into daily practice, promoting a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture.
• Contribute to the implementation of the People Plan and coordinate learning and development activities such as Lunch & Learns and internal training sessions.
• Assist with talent development initiatives to support growth and career progression across the business.
• Manage low-level employee relations cases, including probation reviews, maternity queries, and performance concerns, escalating where necessary.
• Support recruitment processes and talent acquisition where required.
• Maintain and update HR systems and records.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify process improvements and contribute to wider people strategy initiatives.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar People Advisor or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and employee relations.
• Experience across core HR areas including onboarding, performance management, L&D, and basic ER case handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Experience using PeopleHR or a similar HRIS system/s.
• Exposure to cultural development and engagement initiatives.
• CIPD qualification or working towards one.

We believe in providing an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English