People Operations Advisor

People Operations Advisor
Leicester / Hybrid
C 40,000 p.a.

• Are you an exceptionally organised HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
• Do you enjoy staying one step ahead, balancing operational coordination with people-focused support?
• Are you looking for a highly autonomous role where you can genuinely make an impact across HR operations and business support?

The Company:
ER Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with a highly successful and growing business based in Leicester who are seeking an experienced and proactive People Operations Advisor to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong HR operations, coordination or executive support background who enjoys working at pace, managing priorities independently and acting as a trusted support to senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the HR function, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining compliance and helping drive a highly organised and people-centric environment.

Role & Responsibilities of the People Operations Advisor:

• Manage and maintain employee records, HR systems and documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for all employees
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to managers and employees across a range of HR and operational matters
• Monitor absences, holiday records and HR reporting, ensuring all information is maintained accurately
• Support employee relations processes including investigations, disciplinary meetings, grievances and absence management administration
• Assist with the coordination of training, employee wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities across the business
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-moving environment, proactively anticipating needs and staying ahead of deadlines
• Build strong working relationships across departments and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements and wider operational projects across the business

About You as the People Operations Advisor:

• Previous experience within HR, people operations, executive support or a highly administrative coordination role
• Exceptionally organised with the ability to multitask, prioritise effectively and work autonomously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to liaise at all levels
• Highly proactive with a forward-thinking and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and demands
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems experience
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 would be advantageous but is not essential depending on experience

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

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