WorkNest, part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Axiom GRC, is expanding fast. Our group includes experts in Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, ISO and Compliance. We are powered by pragmatic advice and cutting-edge technology.

The People Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the People Strategy, delivering a proactive, customer focused HR service to managers and employees across the cyber divison. Working closely with People and Talent Partners, you will act as a key point of contact for designated business areas, providing guidance on HR policies, employment law, employee relations and best practice. From advising managers on performance, absence, disciplinary and wellbeing matters to supporting engagement initiatives and fostering a positive, inclusive environment, you will help shape an amazing culture where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in HR, with significant opportunities for progression and development within a supportive and forward-thinking People function. Alongside delivering high quality operational HR support including HR systems, payroll data, onboarding and off boarding, learning and development and HR reporting, you will be involved in exciting projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement. You will be joining a business that truly values its people, invests in development, and offers a collaborative, engaging culture where your impact will be visible and your career can flourish.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with at least 12 months experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role and strong knowledge of HR best practice and current employment law. You will bring a professional, pragmatic and solutions focused approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and constructively challenge when needed. Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters with integrity and discretion, you will be proactive, adaptable and resilient, able to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast paced, evolving organisation, while maintaining strong attention to detail and organisation. You will have experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and be committed to delivering a high quality, people focused HR service. Just as important is your cultural fit; you will be a collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence who contributes positively to an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture where teamwork, trust and continuous improvement are truly valued.

Skills & Experience

· Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role.

· Strong knowledge of HR best practice and current employment law.

· Professional, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.

· Excellent interpersonal skills; actively listens and builds trusted relationships.

· Collaborative team player who supports and shares knowledge with colleagues.

· Handles sensitive and confidential matters with integrity and discretion.

· Proactive and adaptable, able to work with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.

· Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

· Skilled influencer, able to constructively challenge and support stakeholders.

· Demonstrates resilience and emotional intelligence when managing complex or sensitive situations.

· Committed to delivering a high-quality, people-focused HR service.

· Contributes to a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture.

· Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement and wellbeing initiatives).

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Take active responsibility for your own career development and performance.

· Act in accordance with WorkNest’s values and behaviours. 

· Have Integrity, demonstrate Teamwork, be Excellent and Inclusive. 

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

· CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards).

· Strong employee relations (ER) experience, including supporting investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances.

· Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday, HiBob or other HRIS platforms).

· Experience with data reporting and HR analytics to support decision-making.

· Exposure to change management, organisational development, or acquisitions..

· Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices.

· Ability to design and deliver training or coaching for managers on people-related topics.

· Awareness of reward and recognition frameworks or benefits administration.

· Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence, and documentation.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned from time to time by their manager or a senior leader. 

WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.