HR Adviser

at  Grant Thornton UK LLP

R1032705
More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
HR Adviser/People Adviser (Location: Birmingham)
Flexible/Hybrid working available

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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. People Advisory is an internal facing consultancy team whose purpose is to deliver a people experience which is aligned to the people strategy, the firm’s purpose and its strategic goals. The team’s aim is to create an environment which enables our people to thrive and do their best work, take shared responsibility and deliver exceptional client service.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
People Advisory is an internal facing consultancy team whose purpose is to deliver a people experience which is aligned to the people strategy, the firm’s purpose and its strategic goals. The team’s aim is to create an environment which enables our people to thrive and do their best work, take shared responsibility and deliver exceptional client service.
This means doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy. The work that you will do has a major impact on our people, clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards we have for the work that we do.
You will be part of a flexible team that supports the business on people annual life cycle activities related to performance, talent and reward. You will also guide and coach people managers in the effective management of their people, including performance concerns, absence and investigation and disciplinary cases. Supporting the Senior People Adviser and People Advisory Manager, you You will be responsible for delivering on our people strategy, people deal, people initiatives and the annual people experience cycle.
Given the importance of this role, there will be exciting opportunities for the right person to expand their knowledge and develop their skillset.
Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a People Adviser the minimum criteria you’ll need is: is

• Experience within a generalist HR function working with large client groups
• You will have some experience supporting the business with employee relations activity such as absence management, capability and investigation and disciplinary processes
• Be confident in the use of Excel to manipulate and analyse data
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
• Examples of how you have supported people managers with initiatives that have made a positive impact on their team

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation
• You’ll have experience of collaborating in a service line structure and centres of excellence teams
• Delivered Inclusion and Diversity interventions, to raise awareness, encourage open and honest conversations an allow our people to be themselves at work
• Some experience owning people processes such as salary and bonus review, performance moderation and talent management

Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should b

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