People Advisor (MAT cover)
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Job Summary
Music is Universal
Its the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the worlds leading music company. From A&R to finance legal to digital sales to marketing Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender race disability sexual orientation religion belief age marital status background pregnancy or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism dyslexia ADHD and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment workplaces and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition please email
People Advisor (Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract)
Reports to: Head of People
Department: People Inclusion & Culture (PIC)
Location: Kings Cross London (Hybrid 34 days in office)
Hours: 37 per week
About Us
Our People Inclusion & Culture team keeps our company moving supporting a workplace where creativity thrives and people feel valued. Were passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion wellbeing and growth so everyone can bring their best to the music.
The Role
As People Advisor youll be a trusted partner across the businessguiding managers and employees on all things people-related. From employee relations and wellbeing to parental leave and flexible working youll help ensure our people feel supported and empowered. This role is varied fast-paced and central to building a positive employee experience.
What Youll Do
Employee Relations
Act as first point of contact for HR queries policies and contracts. Coach managers on employee relations support with disciplinaries grievances and probation reviews and ensure compliance with UK employment law.
Absence & Wellbeing
Work with managers to monitor absence and return-to-work processes. Coordinate occupational health referrals and reasonable adjustments supporting physical and mental wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
Parental Leave & Flexible Working
Guide employees through parental leave policies (maternity paternity adoption shared leave) and flexible working applications ensuring a smooth process for all parties.
Onboarding & Engagement
Support with onboarding for new joiners and contribute to projects that boost employee engagement inclusion and retention.
Compensation & Benefits
Provide employees with information on benefits pensions and pay. Assist with salary reviews and benchmarking alongside the Reward team.
Change & Data
Support organisational change projects and ensure accurate HR data and reporting on key people metrics like turnover absence and D&I.
About You
Youll bring strong HR expertise empathy and confidence in handling sensitive matters alongside a love for working in a creative fast-moving environment.
Skills & Qualities
Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Organised and detail-focused able to manage multiple priorities
Confident in coaching managers and supporting employee relations cases
Emotionally intelligent approachable and discreet
A proactive problem-solver with resilience and adaptability
A true team player and a passion for music is always a plus!
Experience
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) preferred
Previous HR Advisor experience in the UK is essential
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing absence parental leave and employee wellbeing
Skilled in handling probation reviews grievances disciplinaries and performance issues
Experience in a fast-paced creative or media environment a bonus
Comfortable using HR systems (Workday knowledge desirable)
Benefits:
Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
Private Medical Insurance
25 paid days of annual leave
Interest Free Season Ticket Loan available
Holiday Purchase scheme
Dental and Travel Insurance options
Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Cars
Subsidised Gym Membership
Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just So You Know
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholders specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent definitive and exhaustive statement.
Job Category:
People Inclusion & CultureRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Channel Marketing
- Accounting Tally
- CSS
- Corporate Risk Management
- Hibernate
- Brokerage
