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Job Title


People Advisor


Company : Macgregor Black


Location : Norwich, Eastern


Created : 2025-06-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

People AdvisorAre you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.Are you passionate about supporting leaders and teams to create a positive, high-performing workplace?Do you enjoy solving people challenges with fairness, care, and confidence, while ensuring policies and processes are followed correctly?Can you balance the needs of the business with those of its people, offering sound advice that drives both performance and engagement?MacGregor Black are partnering with a Manufacturing Business in search of a People Advisor, based in Norfolk or East Anglia.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a first point of contact for people-related queries, providing clear, accurate and timely advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.Support line managers with day-to-day people management, including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance matters.Guide and coach managers on effective employee relations, ensuring fair and legally compliant processes.Assist in coordinating recruitment processes, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure the right talent.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, company policies, and HR best practices to provide sound, pragmatic advice.Support the implementation and communication of HR policies, ensuring understanding and compliance across teams.Contribute to projects aimed at improving HR processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.Work with Occupational Health and other stakeholders to manage wellbeing, absence, and return-to-work processes.Keep HR systems and employee records accurate and up to date, supporting data integrity and reporting requirements.Collaborate with the Senior People Business Partner to deliver consistent, high-quality people services across the business.What Were Looking ForA trusted and approachable advisor, able to build strong working relationships at all levels of the business.Someone with excellent communication skills, confident in providing clear guidance and handling sensitive matters with discretion.A proactive team player who is organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities.Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes, with practical experience in handling ER cases.Previous experience in an HR Advisor, People Advisor, or similar role, ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.Someone who acts with integrity, fairness, and professionalism, always promoting a positive and inclusive culture.Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider HR/People team.Salary up to 40k + benefits.Please contact Alice Redmond for more information today.