We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a 10-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our people-first culture, supporting key HR initiatives and day-to-day operations.As one of the UK’s Top 10 Certified Great Places to Work you’ll be stepping into a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your expertise is celebrated, and your work truly matters.This role will be based out of our Head Office at Exchange Quay with occasional travel to our London office.What you’ll be doing:Coach managers on effective people management and lead on high risk or complex cases, ensuring advice is accurate and in accordance with employment law, statutory rules and company policy.Identify and support managers and team leaders needing additional guidance with aspects of people management, including delivery of training on HR policies.Monitor people data trends and provide proactive solutions.Support the delivery of HR projects and contribute to the annual policy review.What you’ll bring:Proven experience in a HR Advisor role, including a strong background in employee relations and ideally within a fast-paced environment.A natural communicator who thrives on building relationships and solving problems.CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.Collaborative team member with a flexible approach, readily supporting colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives as needed.A genuine passion for people and a commitment to continuous improvement.About usAJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 593,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £90.4 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.Our perks and benefitsCompetitive starting salaryStarting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealthDiscounted private healthcare scheme and dental planFree gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much morePersonal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshopsOngoing technical trainingProfessional qualification supportTalent development programmesPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesCasual dress codeAccess to a range of benefits from our sponsorship dealsHybrid workingAt AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you
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