Senior People Advisor (FTC - 9 month) at Fourth

Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Investigations, Disciplinary Procedures, Grievances, Performance Management, Sickness Management, Conflict Resolution, Policy Application, HR Policy, Compliance, Employment Legislation, Organisational Change, Restructures, Redundancy Processes, HR Operations, Stakeholder Partnership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Our Story In July 2019, Fourth joined forces with HotSchedules to become the global leader in end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management technology solutions. Together, the merged company now represents the world’s largest and only provider of end-to-end restaurant and hospitality management solutions for customers across the globe and of all sizes, from a single location or franchisee restaurant to a global restaurant or hotel chain. The combined company’s complete software-as-service (SaaS) solution suite including scheduling, time & attendance, applicant tracking, training, inventory management / procurement, HR / benefits and payroll services now serves customers in 120,000 locations worldwide and is supported by a dedicated, unified team across offices in the US, UK, Bulgaria, China, Australia, and UAE. Interested in joining our smart, fun, and talented team? Position Overview The Senior People Advisor provides high‑quality, proactive, and solution‑focused People support across the full employee lifecycle. They will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, balancing employee needs with business and people strategy. The Senior People Advisor will have experience in handling complex ER matters, supporting managers, driving consistent application of policies, have great attention to detail and will support in wider people initiatives. Primary Responsibilities Employee Relations - Lead moderate to complex ER cases including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, sickness management, and conflict resolution. - Provide coaching and guidance to managers on policy application and best practice. - Escalate high‑risk cases appropriately and support People Partners on complex matters. HR Policy & Compliance - Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures. - Maintain compliance with employment legislation and support updates to policy documents. - Support managers with reasonable adjustments, probation management, and capability processes. Organisational Change - Support restructures, redundancy processes, and organisational design activities. - Participate in consultations and prepare documentation. HR Operations & Employee Experience - Serve as point‑of‑contact for employee lifecycle queries. - Maintain HR and Payroll systems ensuring data is accurate and up to date. - Manage employee Wellness initiatives for the UK. - Manage all benefit administration working with our third parties. Stakeholder Partnership - Build strong, trust‑based relationships with managers and employees. - Partner closely with People Partners to align HR initiatives with business goals. Preferred Experience and/or Qualifications Solid generalist HR experience in a fast‑paced environment. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law. Experience managing complex ER cases. Strong communication and influencing skills. Analytical mindset and attention to detail. High level of discretion and confidentiality. Benefits 🏖 Holidays. We all need to rest so you get 25 basic holidays with the option to grow up to 30 with service + your birthday off + bank holidays! ⌚️ ️Flexible working! Use our flexible working hours and hybrid working environments to manage it. 🧘‍♀️ Wellness activities and a lot of pampering included. On top of that, you can add gym subscription discounts. 💻 Laptop and equipment. 🏥 Healthcare expense claim tools! 📔 Like in life, at work we also want you to grow with certifications. 🎉 Annual meet ups! 👥 Enhanced parenting scheme! 🚲 Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan provided. 🏦 Pension and life insurance? Several, for you to choose what looks convenient. 💷 On demand pay tools for you to be able to access salary even before the end of the month! All personal data provided by you in your application will be processed by Fourth LTD solely for our recruitment purposes. More information on Fourth LTD's privacy policy for job candidates is available here and by applying you confirm that you have read it. Fourth is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, age, national origin, military status, religion, or disability or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

The Senior People Advisor will provide high-quality, proactive, and solution-focused People support across the full employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. Primary duties include leading complex employee relations cases, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, supporting organizational change, and managing HR operations and employee experience initiatives for the UK.