HR Advisor

The HR Advisor plays a key role in supporting the management of various HR resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, compliance and performance management. Working closely with the Head of HR, you will ensure that the overall HR strategy of the company is achieved. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, with a focus on building positive relationships across the organisation and supporting employees throughout the HR lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic individual to join a fast‑paced department and company. Reliability, commitment, and a positive attitude are key to success in this role. Skills People Group is a national provider of NVQs, programmes for the unemployed and compliance training. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK's largest private training providers.

• Lead on the design and implementation of the company's training programmes, ensuring employees' skills and knowledge are enhanced to contribute to the company's success.
• Support the recruitment process, including job advertising, candidate screening, conducting interviews and facilitating the onboarding of new employees.
• Create, update and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure the company is compliant with all UK laws and regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for employee enquiries, address concerns and foster a positive workplace environment, escalating as appropriate to the Head of HR.
• Support performance management issues both informally and formally, assisting in goal setting, providing guidance on employee development, advising on objective setting and performance improvement plans (PIPs), and coaching managers on giving feedback and handling underperformance.
• Support and monitor sickness absence and advise on return‑to‑work processes, reasonable adjustments and wellbeing initiatives, supporting mental health and wellbeing conversations.
• Maintain HR systems to enable effective reporting and ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records and documentation.
• Embed company culture and engagement by supporting values, behaviours, culture initiatives and internal communications related to people matters.

• Educated to Level 5 CIPD or Level 3 with qualification by experience in a previous HR position with a strong understanding of HR best practices, training & development needs and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with employees.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to address employee issues and conflicts with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent, with Level 5 CIPD or Level 3 qualification preferred.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two additional days annual leave after two years' service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Referral programme
• Free parking
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business

You will primarily be based across our Chesterfield and Sheffield offices but will be required to travel and visit our academies on occasion.