Nottingham Building Society
HR Advisor

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Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact careers@thenottingham.com
At Nottingham Building Society our talent acquisition approach is rooted in openness and inclusive hiring, so even if you don’t feel you tick every box, we’d still genuinely love to hear from you.
We’re hiring a People Operations Advisor!
People are at the heart of everything we do, and as a People Operations Advisor you'll play a key role in ensuring they have the support, guidance and experience they need to thrive. Working alongside managers and colleagues, you'll help deliver a seamless, people-focused service that drives both colleague and business success.
Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as a People Operations Advisor at Nottingham Building Society:
- Lead and support a broad range of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and flexible working matters.
- Coach, guide and challenge managers, building their confidence and capability to effectively manage people issues.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, partnering with managers and leaders to deliver pragmatic people solutions.
- Support organisational change activities, restructures and people-related projects, ensuring a positive colleague experience throughout.
- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing People policies, processes and ways of working, including implementation of legislative and regulatory changes.
- Use people data, insight and trends to identify risks, opportunities and recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Support key People Operations activities across the employee lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of wider People & Development objectives.
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About you:
- Strong employee relations experience and a sound understanding of UK employment law.
- Experience coaching and supporting managers on a range of people matters.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience delivering people projects, process improvements and organisational change.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Comfortable using HR systems, data and insights to drive decision-making.
- Experience in a regulated environment (ideally financial services). CIPD Level 5 and knowledge of FCA/PRA/SMCR requirements are advantageous.
Reward & Benefits:
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
- For all full-time roles we work a 35-hour working week to promote a work/life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
- A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
- A strong sustainability agenda – we’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
- We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.
- Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.


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Embracing Diversity Together:
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.
Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.
We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.
About us:
Together we overcome barriers and shape brighter futures for our customers, colleagues and our communities.
We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our colleagues, communities and members. Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.
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