Job Details

People Advisor

Location: Manchester (Hybrid 2 days in office / 3 days from home)
Salary: Up to £40,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible working, on-site parking

The Opportunity

Ashley Kate HR are excited to be partnering with a fantastic organisation that truly puts its people first. Known for its friendly, supportive culture and collaborative way of working, this is a great opportunity to join a business where your contribution will be valued and where you can continue to grow your HR career.

As a People Advisor, you'll be the go-to person for managers, providing hands-on HR support and guidance across a variety of people matters. You'll enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems, and helping create a positive employee experience from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance concerns.
• Providing practical, straightforward HR advice and helping managers make confident people decisions.
• Supporting organisational change projects and wider people initiatives.
• Coordinating key HR activities, including on-boarding, performance reviews, and exit interviews.
• Reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure they remain effective and compliant.
• Using people data and insights to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Assisting with recruitment activities and HR compliance processes.
• Getting involved in engagement, well-being, and development initiatives that help employees thrive.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working closely with people and is passionate about delivering a great employee experience. You'll ideally have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
• Previous HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence managing employee relations cases independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.

Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with a genuinely positive culture, where people are encouraged to share ideas, support one another, and develop professionally. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a welcoming and friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in finding out more? Please get in touch with Alice Connors at or call 0114 221 8000 for a confidential chat.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.