People Advisor

Location: London, England, United Kingdom; hybrid workplace. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract.

Salary: From £50,000 per annum, pro rata for the 9-month contract.

Company

hirify.global is a UK charity supported by the UK Government, charities and industry, working with the NHS and public authorities to create a large-scale health research resource focused on detecting, preventing and treating common diseases.

What you will do

• Advise managers on performance, absence, probation, conduct, wellbeing and flexible working matters.
• Support informal and formal employee relations processes, handling lower- and medium-complexity cases and escalating more complex matters.
• Coach managers and collaborate with People Experience colleagues to improve ownership of first-line people queries.
• Develop manager toolkits, templates, guidance and FAQs, and support manager training, workshops and communications.
• Analyse recurring people queries and recommend improvements to processes, responsibilities and escalation routes.
• Contribute to People & Culture initiatives while ensuring advice aligns with UK employment legislation, organisational policies and good practice.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Practical experience advising managers on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation and conduct.
• Sound working knowledge of UK employment law and its day-to-day application.
• Experience supporting informal and formal employee relations processes, identifying risks and escalating appropriately.
• Experience coaching managers to build confidence and handle people matters independently.
• Experience developing or improving people policies, guidance, templates, toolkits or processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to explain complex matters clearly, build trusted relationships, manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused and adaptable approach, with confidence to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders in a changing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in simplifying processes and creating sustainable solutions.

Nice to have

• CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting manager training.
• Previous involvement in developing People or HR operating models.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible remote working arrangements with access to a Central London office in Holborn.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata for the contract.
• Enhanced parental leave, wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Home & Tech Savings and a £1,000 employee referral bonus.

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute chat with the Talent team.
• 60-minute competency-based interview with a cross-functional panel including the potential manager and stakeholders.
• Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity or long-term health conditions; requests can be sent to talent@ourfuturehealth.org.uk.
• Applications close on 12 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.