People and Culture Advisor

The Role

We are looking for an HR Advisor to provide trusted, practical HR and recruitment support to managers and employees across VSI. This is a varied generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through performance, development, payroll and benefits to offboarding.

You will advise on day-to-day people matters, support straightforward employee relations and organisational change activity, and help create a consistent, positive employee experience. You will also contribute to the continued improvement of our HR systems, policies, reporting and processes.

What You Will Do

• Support the full recruitment cycle, including defining vacancies, drafting job descriptions, advertising, interviewing, preparing offers and maintaining clear communication with candidates.
• Coordinate consistent onboarding and induction processes and provide managers with guidance on effective, fair interview and selection practices.
• Provide clear, practical advice on HR policies and procedures, escalating complex matters when appropriate and supporting the Global Head of People and Culture with policy development and review.
• Advise managers and employees on performance management and development, support regular review cycles, and produce relevant reports and analysis.
• Provide guidance on straightforward employee relations matters and support less complex organisational change activity, ensuring effective communication and appropriate process.
• Manage the day-to-day operation and accuracy of the HR information system and help design and implement system and process improvements.
• Work with managers to identify learning needs, source suitable training, maintain accurate records and deliver inductions or HR related training to individuals and groups.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, surveys and follow-up actions, and partner with Marketing on employee communications and employer branding initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for straightforward employee benefits queries and explain the terms and use of available benefits.
• Oversee HR administration and workflows, supporting the HR Administrator and ensuring records, metrics and people reports are accurate, confidential and managed in line with data protection requirements.
• Provide guidance on straightforward employment law, immigration and visa matters, including administration of the Sponsorship Management System and support with Skilled Worker visa processes.
• Run the UK payroll accurately and on time, resolving issues and identifying opportunities to improve the process.