People Relations Advisor

People Relations Advisor Full time, Permanent Location – Ipswich (hybrid working) Salary £35,000-£43,000 Closing date: 5 August This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking newly formed People & Culture team where your expertise will make a genuine impact across the business. Youll have the chance to work on a diverse range of employee relations matters, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help shape a positive employee experience. About the role: Were looking for an experienced People Relations Advisor to join our People & Culture team. This is a highly visible role where youll work closely with managers and leaders across the business, providing expert employee relations advice and helping to create a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Our People Relations Advisors are positioned to support the case fully, providing remote guidance and in the room support for case meetings. Youll be a trusted advisor on a wide range of people matters, supporting managers through employee relations cases, influencing leadership decisions, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex people challenges, and driving continuous improvement. As a People Relations Advisor, you’ll: * Provide expert advice and guidance on a broad range of employee relations matters. * Manage a varied caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and other people-related cases. * Partner with managers and leaders to support effective people management and decision‑making. * Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure consistent application of policy and best practice. * Support the delivery of the People Relations strategy and contribute to wider People & Culture initiatives. * Analyse case trends and people data to identify opportunities for improvement and proactive interventions. * Develop strong relationships across the business to understand operational challenges and provide practical HR solutions. * Deliver guidance, coaching and training to managers to enhance their people management capability. * Support policy reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of people processes and documentation. * Collaborate with colleagues across People & Culture to ensure a consistent and high-quality service. Who we’re looking for: Were interested in hearing from HR professionals who have: * Significant experience in a People Relations or Employee Relations focused role. * Experience managing employee relations matters closely, supporting managers remotely and in the meeting and being fully involved in the case. * Strong case management experience within a large, complex or multi‑site organisation. * Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. * Experience advising and influencing managers at all levels. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities. * The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. * Experience producing high‑quality HR documentation and correspondence. * Strong organisational and administrative skills. * CIPD qualification (full or part qualified) or equivalent experience. Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. Rewards and benefits: * A discretionary bonus * Private Healthcare * SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time * Personal accident cover * Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10% * Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays * Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach Talk to us about flexible working! J-18808-Ljbffr