People Operations Advisor

Are you proactive peoplefocused and passionate about driving positive change Do you enjoy working independently building strong relationships and supporting colleagues and senior leaders If so wed love to hear from you.

Were looking for an enthusiastic People Operations Advisor to support managers and employees across the organisation and help deliver a highquality peoplecentred HR service. Youll play a key role in ensuring people processes run smoothly and consistently while contributing to initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the custodian of People data ensuring its quality and accuracy to enabletimelyreports to support the decision-making process within thebusinessorganisation.
• HR system support - Workday:
  • Work with the People Team to continue the development of thenewbusiness system to deliver our People & payroll services. Complete Workday audits including reviews and improvement of business processes.
• Assistwiththe payroll service provided by an outsourced payroll provider
• Identifyingand project managing continuousimprovementsforHRPeopleandpayroll processes.
• Managefullemployee lifecycle administration to include completing all pre-employment compliance and reference checks confirming startdateand arranging corporate induction.
• Manage our internal People Operations online information network
• Supporting international employee immigration queries including RTW and Visa Applications
• Provide first-line Employee Relations support confidently handling queries delivering clear guidance in line withour Peoplepolicies and effectively managing or escalating more complex cases as appropriate

For the role of People Operations Advisorwerelooking for somebody who:

• Hasestablishedexperience working within an HR/People Operations team anddemonstratesa solid understanding of HR policy.
• Has proven skills in developing People business systems and reports for managing HR services and delivering payroll.
• Has a good understanding of people data analysis and synthesis to inform process improvement and management decision making.
• Has operational payrollandexperience
• Can use their skills toidentifyand implement ideas to support Employee Engagement
• Hasconfidence in providing first-line Employee Relations support effectively handling queries offering clear guidance in line with HR policy and appropriately managing or escalating more complex cases
• Is confidentincommunicating and presentingideas to the broader PeopleTeam and Senior Leaders.

• Candemonstrateconfidence in leading within thePeopleOperations Team taking ownership of first linesupportand managing escalations.

Working for UKCEH is rewarding

We appreciate the continuous dedication and contributions of our staff which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks such as:

• 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure

• 10% employer pension contribution

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (role dependant)

• Peer reward and recognition scheme

• Dental insurance gym/fitness discounts retail discount portal

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• 24-hour 365-day support with physical mental social health or financial issues and much more...

Apply today!

If this opportunity resonates with you and aligns with your personal career goals the team would love to receive your application.

To do: Please apply by submitting your CV along with a response to the question below. Your answers should highlight the qualifications skills and experience most relevant to this role.

Provide up to 150 words using specific examples to demonstrate your personal contribution and impact. Please do not submit a separate cover letter.

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At UKCEH we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyoneregardless of background identity ability or circumstancehas the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We are happy to provide any adjustments or support you may need throughout the application processplease dont hesitate to reach out. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement wed love to hear from you anyway. You may be just the right fit for this role or another within our wider team.

Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisroleand this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship pleaseindicatethis in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.