Policy advisor Work, Jobs in Wakefield, Wyk (with Salaries)

People and Culture Advisor
HSL Chairs —Batley
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Data Protection Officer
Card Factory —Wakefield
- From £55,000 a year
- Management
- Work from home
People Specialist
Onebright —York
- £30,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Customer Support Advisor
BW Legal —Leeds
- £21,500 - £23,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Learning and Development Partner
Onebright —York
- £35,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Policy and Implementation Advisor
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £40,001 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Customer Service Advisor
HSBC Global Services Limited —Leeds
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- In-person
- Banking
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Corporate Counsel
Cox Automotive —Leeds
8d
Senior Policy Advisor – International Criminal Justice in the International, Rights and Constitutional Policy Directorate
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £40,001 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
People Performance Lead
Sharp —Wakefield
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Communication skills
Senior Style Advisor / Supervisor
Mint Velvet —Leeds
- Part-time
- Employee discount
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Senior Policy Advisor - Foreign National Offender, Prison Policy Directorate
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £40,001 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
People & Culture Manager
Legal 500 —Leeds
- Hybrid work
Senior Trade Policy Advisor (12-month maternity leave cover)
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £40,001 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Employee Relations Advisor
Schneider Electric —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Human resources
- IT
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Head of People & Culture
Genuit Group —Doncaster
- Full-time
- Leadership
2d
Evaluation Specialist: Associate / Associate Director
Steer —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- No degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Prison Offender Manager
Ministry of Justice —Wakefield
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Case management
- Annual leave
5d
Customer Reception Centre Advisor
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust —Leeds
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching
7d
Compliance Business Analyst
Zuno Tech Group —Leeds
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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People and Culture Advisor

HSL Chairs -
Batley

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Human resources

Full job description

Job title: People and Culture Advisor

Location: HSL -Batley, Comfort House

Salary: Circa £35,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours

About the role

HSL is a proud family business who have been helping people feel good in their furniture for over 50 years. The company is going through a period of rapid growth, but we are still wholeheartedly led by our values.

By joining HSL as a People and Culture Advisor, you will be one of the named HR contacts for employee relations across the business. Your work will be varied, meaningful and firmly rooted in supporting managers to do the right thing for their people.

This role is to primarily provide hands‑on casework support and trusted advice to managers, while reinforcing HSL’s culture and commitment to respect, dignity, and doing the right thing. People and Culture Advisor will be visible, approachable, and confident in balancing compassion with robust application of policy and employment law.

If you’re looking to join a supportive and collaborative organisation where no two days are the same, this is an excellent opportunity. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of HR activities while developing your skills and progressing your career.

About you

You’ll be a confident People Advisor who:

Is a strong People Advisor with a robust background in HR
Has experience providing first line Employee Relations (ER) advice to managers
Is comfortable supporting ER cases end‑to‑end
Understands employment legislation and applies it pragmatically
Communicates calmly and professionally, even in challenging situations
Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Builds strong relationships, bringing personality and humour, whilst taking a solutions‑focused approach

Our feel-good benefits:

Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more
Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield Rewards
Brilliant colleague discount (friends and family too!)
30 days' holiday (pro rata), rising to 33 with long service
Contributory pension and death-in-service cover
Potential discretionary bonuses
Free onsite parking (at most locations)
Lovely surprise & delight events throughout the year
Career progression pathways
Commitment to professional development opportunities via internal and external training courses

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations & Case Management

Lead on the full lifecycle of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, and flexible working.
Chair and attend formal ER meetings, ensuring process, documentation, and outcomes reflect HSL’s values and legal obligations.
Provide practical, commercially sound HR advice to managers, enabling them to make fair and defensible decisions.
Support employees through sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
Prepare outcome letters, investigation summaries, and supporting documentation.

Operational HR & Governance

Ensure consistent application of HSL HR policies and procedures across the business.
Provide feedback to the Head of People on operational HR risks, policy effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
Lead end‑to‑end ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, performance management, and flexible working.
Chair and attend formal ER meetings, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.
Contribute to the review and development of HR policies in line with employment legislation and organisational change.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records in line with GDPR and company standards.

Stakeholder Relationships

Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and teams, acting as a credible HR presence aligned to HSL’s culture.
Promote early, informal resolution of people issues where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the People Systems Lead to ensure ER data is accurately captured and trends are understood.

Flexibility & Team Support

Actively support the work of the People Systems Lead and wider People Team, undertaking tasks commensurate with the role as required.
Demonstrate flexibility to meet business needs during peak ER or organisational change activity.
Maintain a clear commitment to ongoing professional development, keeping knowledge of employment law and best practice up to date.
Adapt to the evolving needs of a developing People function.

Values in Practice

Champion HSL’s values by encouraging respectful, inclusive behaviours.
Ensure people decisions reflect fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Skills & Experience

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards), or equivalent practical experience
3-5 years’ HR advisory experience
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS principles
Proven experience managing complex ER cases independently

A little more about us:

At HSL, we don't just sell furniture - we create feel good moments. Each piece is handcrafted to support comfort and wellbeing, tailored to fit the individual. Our commitment to world-class service has earned us an incredible 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot, and we've been proudly recognised as a 2 Star Outstanding company by Best Companies in 2024.

At HSL, we're building something truly special - a community where you are valued for your contributions, inspired to make a difference and empowered to do the right thing. We recognise and celebrate what makes people unique.

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