About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and pro-active HR professional with a passion for supporting people?
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR/People Advisor to join our People Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about supporting managers and employees, driving best practice, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
The innovative HR/People Services function provides support services to the wider agency. You will ensure HR practices align with policies and procedures and are in line with current employment legislation and are implemented consistently.
Main duties of the job
As HR/People Advisor, you will provide comprehensive and professional HR advice across a range of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, and organisational change. You will work closely with managers to support effective people management and ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
First point of contact to provide timely and accurate HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
Support and advise on employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and flexible working matters.
Assist managers with recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities.
Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and organisational initiatives.
Ensure HR records and systems are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Monitor and analyse HR data to identify trends and support decision-making.
Contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Support organisational change programmes and workforce planning activities.
Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.
About us
For over 40 years, the Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), a registered charity, has been supporting and empowering people whose lives have been affected by problematic drug and alcohol use.
Working at ADS is more than a job, its an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.
This post is full time (37.5 hours). The office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
We Offer:
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Salary range: £26682 - £32559 depending on experience
Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years service and 34 after 5; plus, public holidays
Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)
Health Scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Check out our benefits: https://adsbenefits-uk.org/
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide operational and administrative support in the delivery of all Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) people policies, procedures and systems. To support the Team Leader in providing professional support to managers across the ADS.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CIPD Level 5 qualification
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar HR generalist role. Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience of managing employee relations cases. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
Desirable
Experience working within healthcare, charity, or not-for-profit sector.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Alcohol & Drug Service
Address Kingston House
Saxon Way
Hessle
HU13 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ads-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)