Job Specifications
People Advisor
Location: UK Remote / Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Months
About IMSM
IMSM (International Management Systems Marketing) is a global force in ISO consultancy - helping organisations not just achieve certification, but transform the way they operate. We partner with businesses across every sector, elevating performance, boosting compliance and unlocking measurable competitive advantage.
Now part of the Axiom GRC division within the WorkNest group and backed by Inflexion, we bring the reach and resources of a worldwide organisation. With teams spanning the UK, Europe, North America, APAC, Africa and Canada, and a growing network of employees and expert contractors, enables us to deliver high-quality, results-driven ISO consultancy to clients worldwide.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive People Advisor to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will work closely with our Senior People Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Specialist and the wider People team to streamline people processes and ensure we are delivering the best possible support for our teams.
As a People Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in offering expert guidance to our managers on HR policies, employment law and best practices, all while contributing to the smooth operation of our HR functions. Your ability to provide insightful support and effective solutions will make a real impact on the way we develop and empower our people.
As part of our global People function, you will also provide light‑touch HR guidance and coordination for colleagues and managers based in other regions, working closely with the Senior People Business Parter to ensure consistency, compliance and a seamless employee experience across countries.
Role And Responsibilities
Employee Relations:
Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, contractual terms and employment law to facilitate the early resolution of employee relation issues
Assist managers in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, performance and absence management, escalating any complex issues as necessary to People Business Partners as appropriate
Act as a trusted advisor to employees, addressing HR-related queries and concerns
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment by supporting employee engagement initiatives
Support managers in tracking and addressing absences, any trends, ensuring compliance with policies
Process maternity, paternity, and other family leave requests, ensuring employees understand their entitlements
Provide first‑line HR support to international managers and employees, signposting to local HR regulations.
Support cross‑border employee relations cases by gathering information, ensuring documentation is consistent, and escalating to the Senior People Business Partner when local legal expertise is required.
Help ensure global alignment of HR practices while respecting country‑specific cultural and legal differences.
HR Administration & Compliance
Maintain and update employee records and within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations
Prepare HR documentation, including contract variations letters, contracts, offer letters, and policy updates
Support People Business Partners with compliance, updating HR policies, keeping up to date with legal developments
Support HR audits and reporting, producing key HR metrics and insights for leadership
Track and report on probationary periods and ensure that relevant meetings and touchpoints are in place
Update and maintain HR systems with employee details, role changes, and terminations
Support the creation and maintenance of country‑specific HR processes, ensuring they integrate smoothly into global People operations.
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
Assist in the design and delivery of employee engagement programs, including recognition schemes, feedback initiatives, and culture-building activities
Support wellbeing initiatives, such as mental health programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, and work-life balance policies
Conduct employee surveys and work with the People team and leadership to implement improvement actions
Learning & Development
Support People Business Partner in coordinating training and development programs, ensuring employees have access to relevant learning opportunities
Work with People Business Partners and managers to identify skills gaps and recommend appropriate training solutions.
Track training participation and maintain development records for employees
Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist with our internal recruitment processes, ensuring a smooth recruitment experience for candidates
Support Business Partners and Managers with the facilitation of onboarding and induction processes to ensure new employees integrate successfully into the organisation
Coordinate new starter processes, includi
About the Company
IMSM (International Management Systems Marketing) are leading ISO specialists, operating on a fixed fee and trouble free basis. IMSM are recognised as industry leaders, serving an international client base.
IMSM have been awarded Recognised for Excellence 5*, as a result of on-going commitment to business excellence and quality, the highest an organisation can achieve. Internationally acknowledged as a mark of excellence and quality, this reinforces IMSM's continual commitment to the achievement and delivery of a first clas...
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