People Advisor

Who you are

• This role is ideal for someone who is confident stepping into an established environment, enjoys operational delivery, and can quickly build trusted relationships
• Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Administrator, or People Operations role, ideally within a scale-up or fast-paced environment
• Confidence managing employee queries and people processes independently
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with an empathetic, people-first approach
• Comfortable using HR systems and digital tools
• Able to hit the ground running and work effectively in a fixed-term/contract role

What the job involves

• We’re looking for a People Advisor to join us on a maternity cover contract and provide hands-on people support during an exciting period of growth. This role is a key part of our People function and will focus on delivering an excellent employee experience across the full lifecycle
• You’ll work closely with the People Partner and wider leadership team, acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers, and ensuring our people processes run smoothly across the UK and internationally
• Employee Experience & Advisory
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, providing timely, thoughtful, and pragmatic advice
• Support managers with day-to-day people matters, escalating more complex cases to the People Partner as needed
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive employee experience
• Onboarding, Offboarding & People Operations
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and offboarding to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation using our HRIS
• Support payroll inputs, benefits administration, and contract changes in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Learning, Development & Performance Support
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, including managing our L&D platform and annual development budgets
• Support performance review cycles and career framework processes
• Assist with the administration of development plans and learning activities
• Managers, Engagement & Culture
• Partner with managers across teams to support engagement, development, and team effectiveness
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging across the organisation
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and follow-up actions
• Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to people projects that support scale, consistency, and continuous improvement
• Help document and improve people processes to ensure clear handovers and sustainability
• This is a full-time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

The application process

• While the exact process may vary slightly depending on the role, our typical interview stages are:
• Introductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity
• Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team
• Technical Task or Presentation – A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach
• Final On-site Interview – An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office
• We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing), with the option to roll over 3 days
• Hybrid working from our dog-friendly Hoxton office
• Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality
• Enhanced parental leave
• Learning & development culture – £500 personal annual budget
• We’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals
• Lots of team socials & activities
• Annual team retreat
• On-site Gym