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People Advisor

  • Location

    Kettering

  • Job Function:

    Human Resources

  • Sector:

    Administration

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £30000 - £35000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Lucy Atkin

  • Contact email:

    lucy.atkin@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2715_1752757303

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    15 October 2025

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Lucy Atkin

Are you a HR Coordinator ready to step into your first Advisor role? Or perhaps you're already in a People Advisor position looking for a change? This could be your perfect next step

I'm proud to be recruiting exclusively for a People Advisor role within a growing and values-driven education group, known for their commitment to developing both their teams and the children they care for. Based in Kettering, this is a hybrid opportunity offering variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference

Working closely with the People Partner (Generalist), you'll deliver day-to-day HR support across a network of nurseries, acting as a key point of contact for employee relations, process improvements, and generalist HR advice. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations issues
  • Supporting investigations, disciplinary processes, and documentation
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting digital HR process automation
  • Assisting with TUPE and payroll where required (training provided if needed)
  • Working to service-level agreements, managing a high-volume caseload effectively
  • Supporting broader People initiatives and continuous improvement projects

  • CIPD Level 3 qualified
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law
  • Previous experience in a People Advisory or HR Coordinator role
  • Confident communicator and excellent at building relationships across all levels
  • A self-starter with great attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Comfortable using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
  • A proactive and tech-savvy problem solver who thrives in a busy environment

  • People Advisor (Education Sector) - Hybrid / Kettering
  • Salary: £30-35k DOE | CIPD Level 3 Required | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

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