Senior People and Culture Advisor
1 day ago
Dartford
ABOUT US With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact.As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the worlds leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting-edge innovation backed by market-leading service operations! Curious about Apogee as a business? Skip the brochures - start a live conversation with our AI assistant and get the answers you need, instantly! * JOB DETAILS Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys solving complex people challenges, influencing managers, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance and employee relations? At Apogee, we are looking for a Senior People and Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational HR with strategic thinking, working closely with managers to deliver fair, commercially sound and legally compliant people solutions. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture Operations, you will provide expert advice and guidance across a wide range of employee relations and HR compliance matters. You will partner with managers across the business, helping them navigate complex people issues while ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance with employment legislation and company policies. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety and building strong relationships across a fast-paced organisation. What You Will Be Doing • Advising managers on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and performance cases., • Managing complex casework from initial advice through to resolution, including TUPE activity where required., • Leading compliance and vetting activities across the employee lifecycle, including Right to Work, security clearance and criminal record checks., • Supporting the development, review and consistent application of People and Culture policies., • Coaching managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues., • Providing practical, commercial advice based on UK employment law., • Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, compliance and the overall employee experience. A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week but there will be week's where you may need to travel to our London and Lincoln offices. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED You will already have significant experience within a HR Advisory, Employee Relations or People & Culture role and be confident managing complex employee relations issues independently. You will also have: • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law., • Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and performance cases., • Experience supporting organisational change, including TUPE., • A solid understanding of HR compliance, vetting processes and Right to Work legislation., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • The ability to balance commercial needs with employee experience., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience, would be an advantage, as would knowledge of employment legislation within Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. We value candidates with AI literacy individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking business. BENEFITS • Flexible working options, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF), • 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities, • Staff Reward Scheme, • Pension scheme, • Life assurance 4 x salary, • Sponsorship for professional development and memberships, • Employee Assistance Programme, includingfinancial wellbeing support, • Mental health first aider support programme, • Cycle2work scheme, • Discounted Gym Membership, • Eye care voucher scheme, • Free flu vaccinations, • Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year, • HP Employee discount programmes, • Mobile phone discountsWHY JOIN APOGEE At Apogee, our values Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We know true innovation flourishes when people can be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee. We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on 0345 300 9955 we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families. Our award-winning customer service speaks for itself take a look at our excellent Trustpilot reviews and our Customer Experience Foundation Membership accreditation. Our application form is quick and easy no need to repeat your entire CV! Apogee may close this advert early if enough applications are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Ready for a fresh start but feeling nervous after time out of work? Youre not alone the Talent Team at Apogee are here to support you every step of the way and help you take that first step back into work with confidence. 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