People Advisor

Who you are

• Experience of providing Employee Relations advice to leaders in a HR/People Advisor role
• Experience working with Sage People (HR/Payroll system)
• Broad knowledge of HR employee life cycle activities
• Good working knowledge of employment law
• Ability to build strong, trusting working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Able to coach and influence others to reach a desired outcome, comfortable to positively challenge others
• Able to work on several projects at the same time and prioritise effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using digital tools and HR systems, with willingness to learn new software
• Desire to learn and grow within HR
• CIPD qualified or working towards (Level 5 or equivalent professional experience)
• Experience of payroll processes and administration

What the job involves

• Application Deadline: 9am Monday 7th September 2026
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from colleagues and leaders across the business, providing accurate, timely, and commercially balanced advice across the full employee lifecycle
• Coach, guide and support leaders on Employee Relations matters - including Disciplinary, Grievance, Sickness Absence, Performance Improvement & Talent Management — ensuring advice is legally sound, commercially balanced and supportive of the DCA culture
• Provide general HR advice and guidance on policy interpretation, terms and conditions, and best practice, escalating more complex or higher-risk matters where appropriate. Including, but not limited too, Maternity and Paternity processes
• Identifying trends with Employee Relations issues and make recommendations to tackle the root cause
• Lead on the colleague change and leavers process including any related administration and system updates
• Identify and drive continuous improvement through people process development and automation
• Supporting with the maintenance of template documents to help leaders across the business self-serve on People related matters
• Support with the development of a colleague self-serve model through Sage and the development of FaQ and ‘How to guides’ to complement DCA’s policies
• Support with the design and delivery of local and organisation wide engagement and culture projects
• Any other tasks as required by the business or line manager

The application process

• Application Deadline: 9am Monday 7th September 2026

Benefits

• 👩‍⚕️ Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your loved ones, Get ready to enjoy health consultations on the go!
• 💰 Company Bonus: We love rewarding our team for their dedication and achievements
• 🏝️ 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays: You've earned it! Enjoy time off to recharge, explore, and make incredible memories
• 🎁 Birthday Day Off: Go and celebrate however you like!
• 🧘‍♂️ Buy' up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE) as part of our focus on health and wellbeing
• 🌈 Charity Days: Join us in giving back to the community! We're all about making a difference together
• 👶 Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay: We've got your back with extra support during this special time
• 🚴 Bike2Work Scheme: We love an eco-friendly commute!
• 🌐 Cross-Team Collaboration Opportunities: Join the fun in our autonomous work environment with plenty of chances to collaborate and shine
• 🏡 Hybrid Working: An agile and autonomous hybrid work environment
• 🚀 Development Opportunities: Get ready to grow, learn, and make strides in your career!
• 🌍 30-Day Work Abroad Allowance Take your laptop overseas and work for up to 30 days a year