Job Description

About the Role

As our People & Culture Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting managers and colleagues across the organisation by providing expert HR guidance on employee relations, onboarding, performance, and wellbeing. You'll ensure Cranstoun's values are embedded in everything we do--from policy to practice--while championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Reporting to a People Partner, you will help shape and deliver strategic people initiatives that drive engagement and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on HR policies, employee relations, performance, and absence management. Oversee complex onboarding and probation management scenarios Maintain and update our HR Information System (HRIS), payroll documents, and reporting dashboards. Support the management of employee lifecycle activities such as probation, flexible working, family-friendly policies and off-boarding. Support People Partners with Employee Relations matters. Advise on Policies and procedures, best-practice, contractual entitlements, other HR related matters employee benefits and other employee related queries. Provide 1 Tier advice on people issues and 1 and 2 Tier support with absence management Support with TUPE and Restructures Monitor and implement Employment changes and updates Collaborate on recruitment strategies, HR projects, and the development of new initiatives that support staff wellbeing and organisational excellence.
What We're Looking For

CIPD Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent). Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role. Solid understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and procedures. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Strong IT and data management skills, including use of HR systems and MS Office Suite. Passionate about social justice and making a real difference in people's lives.
Location & Flexibility

West Midlands-based (National Role) Hybrid working options available (home-based with travel to sites as needed)
What We Offer

Salary circa 35,000 per annum A dynamic, mission-driven working environment Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance Generous holiday entitlement Wellbeing Day Healthcare benefits Ongoing professional development and training The chance to truly impact people's lives for the better
Ready to Help Us Rebuild Lives?

If you're driven by purpose and ready to take your HR career to the next level with an organisation that's creating real change, apply now to become our next People & Culture Advisor.

Download an application form from our website and submit it to hr@cranstoun.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Reference ID: 1551