People Advisor

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London

Work Site Type: Hybrid

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FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 150 Event Organizers & Agencies in the USA by Eventex, being listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2023, 2022 & 2021 by Chief Marketer, being recognized as one of the "50 Top Event Companies" by Special Events, being included in the Top 100 "Best Places to Work in NYC" by Crain's New York Business, and being listed as one of the "1000 Companies to Inspire Britain" by The London Stock Exchange Group.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com  

 

The Role

We're seeking a dedicated People Advisor to champion our employees' growth and development in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

 

The People Advisor will provide an excellent level of advisory support to managers and teams through effective relationship building and their application of employment law experience and expertise. The role plays a key part in assisting and offering guidance on people related initiatives and supporting the overall strategies. The role has the ability to influence and provide direction on employment matters as a field expert. 

 

 (*Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract role which may lead to permanent employment. Hybrid 2 day in office policy per week) 

 

What You Would Get To Do

  • Manage cases of family friendly leave, flexible working requests, sickness absence, and contractual changes end-to-end and act as the first point of contact in relation to queries on these procedures.
  • Managing and supporting the probation review process in partnership with managers
  • Advising employees and managers regarding policies and procedures ensuring consistency of practice and compliance
  • Providing support with the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans
  • Provide advice and counsel to the business, including policy interpretation and employment practices of the assigned region, including, providing scenarios and risks attached
  • Conduct confidential investigations of HR-related concerns and apply critical thinking to analyse evidence and investigative conclusions
  • Support the P&C team with project work as required
  • Collaborate with the global P&C team on streamlining the processes, ensuring consistency in HR practices
  • Support teams across EMEA regions

 

What We Are Looking For

  • Demonstrate strong relationship building and influencing skills 
  • High emotional intelligence 
  • Ability to work flexibly across a wide range of client groups 
  • Collaborative team player
  • Resilient, independent and flexible with a solutions focused and positive outlook
  • Possess excellent observational skills in respect to behaviours 
  • Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills

 

Education and Qualifications

  • Proven HR experience with strong knowledge of employment law, best practices and legislative requirement of region 
  • Preferred additional experience supporting teams in France, Germany and Ireland
  • CIPD qualification and any coaching experience is preferred
  • Experience of recruitment systems and HRIS preferred  
  • Experience with analysing and rewriting policies preferred
  • Experience in designing and delivering HR training 

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.