Specialist, People Advisor - Operations / Production

Empower People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

Are you passionate about people and performance? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments where no two days are the same? As a Specialist, People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our people strategy—delivering exceptional HR support and championing a culture where individuals and teams can truly thrive.

This is more than a support role. It’s a chance to be a trusted partner, a coach, a challenger, and a culture carrier. You’ll work side-by-side with managers and teams, embedding yourself in their world to understand their challenges, unlock their potential, and drive performance through people.

Be the People Expert

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters—providing expert advice on employee relations, performance, wellbeing, and engagement.

• Manage complex ER cases with confidence and care, including sickness absence, Occupational Health referrals, and policy interpretation.

• Own the resolution of employee and manager queries, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.

Partner with the Business

• Build strong, proactive relationships with managers and team members—becoming a visible and trusted advisor.

• Support organisational design and change initiatives, including restructures, T&Cs, and contractor management.

• Collaborate with People Partners to deliver talent and succession planning, ensuring future-ready teams.

  
  

Drive Talent and Growth

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment strategy, interviews, and onboarding.

• Champion early careers programmes—helping to shape the next generation of talent through internships, apprenticeships, and STEM initiatives.

• Support learning and development rollouts, including delivery and follow-up with managers.
  
  

Champion Culture and Engagement

• Lead on employee engagement initiatives, including Pulse Surveys—turning insights into action.

• Support the annual reward cycle, including salary reviews, bonuses, and benefits.

• Conduct exit interviews, analyse trends, and advise on retention strategies.

• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and a psychologically safe workplace.
  
  

Enable Data-Driven Decisions

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and reporting to support strategic decisions and budget alignment.

• Spot trends, identify risks, and provide insights that shape people priorities.

• Own and update people policies to ensure they’re fit for purpose and future-ready.
  
  

Collaborate Across the People Function

• Work closely with People Experience, Talent, Engagement, and Finance teams to deliver joined-up solutions.

• Share knowledge and align approaches with fellow People Advisors to ensure consistency across the business.

• Act as the bridge between managers, People Partners, and specialist teams to land initiatives effectively.