Are you looking to build a career in HR and employee relations? Do you enjoy helping people, solving problems and making a positive difference in the workplace? At Rygor Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be a UK Great Place to Work®, a Motor Trader Employer of the Year, and an organisation recognised for championing workplace culture, employee engagement, internal communications and women in automotive. We're now looking for a Trainee People Advisor to join our award-winning People Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career in Employee Relations. You'll be supported by experienced HR professionals and given the opportunity to build your knowledge, confidence and skills in a busy and rewarding environment.
As a Trainee People Advisor, you'll play an important role in supporting managers and team members across the business while developing your knowledge of HR and employee relations. Working closely with the Head of People, Director of People and wider People Team, you'll provide administrative and operational support across a range of employee relations activities, gaining exposure to disciplinary, grievance, absence management, wellbeing and performance processes.
You'll help ensure our people processes are compliant, organised and delivered in line with best practice, while contributing to the positive employee experience that makes Rygor a great place to work. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, keen to learn and looking to establish a long-term career in HR.
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Support the People Team with a variety of employee relations and HR administration activities.
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Assist with preparing employee relations documentation, letters, meeting invitations and reports.
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Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR systems.
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Support the administration and coordination of employee relations cases.
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Attend meetings to take notes and support People Team colleagues.
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Respond to routine people-related queries from managers and team members.
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Support onboarding and employee lifecycle administration.
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Assist with maintaining and reviewing People Team policies, procedures and templates.
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Ensure all records are maintained in line with GDPR requirements.
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Support employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
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Help prepare people-related reports and management information.
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Build positive working relationships across the business.
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Support the delivery of the People Strategy and Team Rygor culture initiatives.
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Undertake relevant training and development to build your HR knowledge and skills.
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Act as a positive ambassador for both the People Team and Rygor Group.
This role will be a great fit for you if:
REWARDING
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You enjoy supporting others and helping managers and team members achieve positive outcomes.
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You recognise and celebrate the contributions of colleagues.
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You actively contribute ideas that improve the employee experience.
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You are committed to continuous professional development and learning.
RELIABLE
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You can be depended upon to provide accurate and consistent support.
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You have excellent attention to detail and maintain confidentiality at all times.
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You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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You take ownership of your workload and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
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You are confident using HR systems, Microsoft Office applications and case management processes.
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You have some knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
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You have excellent administration and organisational skills.
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You have the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
RESPECTFUL
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You treat all colleagues with fairness, dignity and respect.
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You demonstrate empathy and professionalism when dealing with sensitive situations.
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You communicate clearly, professionally and appropriately at all levels of the business.
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You maintain discretion when handling confidential information.
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You value diversity and contribute to an inclusive working environment.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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Self-motivated and proactive.
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Committed to delivering excellent service to internal stakeholders.
This is intended as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!
Benefits for you
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An extra day off for your Birthday
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23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
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Four times death in service benefit.
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Internal Mentorship programme
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Working for WhatVan?’s ‘Van Dealer of the Year 2026’.
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Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
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Working for an official Great Place to Work™️
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Working for a workplace which champions women.
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Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
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Working with our award-winning team – several of our team were recogniosed at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
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Auto-enrolment pension.
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Self-development journal
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Rygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
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Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
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Mental Health First Aiders.
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Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
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Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
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Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
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Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
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Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
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Branded uniform
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Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives
Our Values & Behaviours
We’re looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.
Rewarding
I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.
Reliable
I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.
Respectful
I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.
About Rygor Group
We are an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, we were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. We also received the Silver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.
We’re officially a Great Place to Work™ (four years running) and our company culture truly reflects our core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do and so is creating an environment where our team can thrive.
Rygor Group comprises of a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of our team members, we have secured our position as one of the UK’s top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.
Rygor Auto consists of three renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Maxus, Farizon and Higer Buses. We are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Commercial vehicles, and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.
Rygor Plant is an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. We offer a diverse range of high-performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.
Rygor Service Solutions is our independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. We look after some of the UK’s largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, Bookers and Brakes and are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.
Rygor Land Systems supplies vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.
✅ Hiring Process
- We shortlist CVs through our ATS against the requirements of the role and desired skills and behaviours, so make sure your application is tailored to the role you are applying for. For help with your application visit Rygorcareers.co.uk - Rygor Careers Hub
- We may conduct a first stage virtual interview with our hiring manager or a member of the team
- If successful at first stage you will be invited to a second stage, in person interview.
- If your application is successful, we will send you a formal offer in writing
We wish you luck in your application
DBS: Please be advised that successful applicants to Rygor or any of our associated businesses, may be subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS check prior to joining the business.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
At Rygor, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As an award-winning organisation, we are proud to be a community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that individuality should be celebrated, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome and support people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability statuses, caring responsibilities, and neurodiverse profiles. We actively promote an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day, because we know that when you thrive, so does our business
Support
If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.
