People Adviser

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range
£32,000 to £40,000
Working Hours/Pattern:

Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.
Job Description

Do you have experience in a HR or People Advisor role?

Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced commercial environment? 

Consider the role of People Adviser at  Reed in Partnership !

Internal applications for this role close on 2nd September 2026.

Please note this role is a fixed term contract until September 2027.

What is this role about?

The People Adviser role is responsible for providing business-focussed generalist HR/People advice, guidance and interventions across a geographical area or collection of operational programmes / departments under the support and guidance of the People Business Partner. Duties will primarily focus on the professional areas of Recruitment, Performance & Reward, Employee Relations, Resource and Talent Planning and Organisational Design.

Although this role is remote, there will be an expectation to travel to Reed in Partnership sites as and when required.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Performance and Reward

- Provide coaching and training to line management for effective performance management.

- Assist in proactively managing underperforming Co-Members, utilizing capability procedures.

- Monitor and support probationary Co-Members to meet productivity expectations.

- Advise on evidence-based procedures, including potential termination within probation.

- Review investigation reports to assess disciplinary action proposals.

- Offer guidance on pay and benefit discrepancies.

Employee Relations

- Build positive relationships with Co-Members and management for early issue escalation and resolution.

- Monitor attendance and support proactive sickness and absence management.

- Present satisfaction and engagement survey data to line managers, addressing emerging employee relations issues.

- Aid in resolving informal complaints impartially and facilitating discussions.

- Assist in producing company responses to formal grievances in line with policies and regulations.

- Conduct investigations into grievances and allegations, offering HR advisory support in hearings when needed.

Resource and Talent Planning

- Work with Reed Direct Sourcing Team and management teams to ensure that recruitment and selection processes are delivered to company standards in an efficient and effective manner.

- Advise management on best practices for resourcing needs and internal recruitment policy compliance.

- Ensure up-to-date and relevant job descriptions and specifications for all roles.

- Participate in the selection and assessment of operational roles, with a focus on specific positions.

Organisational Design

- Assist the People Business Partner/Head of People in facilitating organizational changes with minimal disruption and maximizing talent redeployment.

- Collaborate on restructuring proposal documents and communication guides for management during the consultation process.

- Provide support and guidance to management during consultation activities.

- Advise on selection criteria and materials for redeployment opportunities to retain top talent.

- Contribute to TUPE processes, including communication, consultation, and post-transfer support on terms and conditions