Hybrid People & Culture Advisor

at Matthews International

• Job title: People & Culture Advisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gateshead, United Kingdom

About the role

• People & Culture Advisor supporting employees and managers within a global organization. Managing onboarding, advising on HR policies, and fostering communication at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of employee onboarding, including documentation, HR inductions, and smooth integration into the business.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes up to and including dismissal.
• Support effective and timely performance management, ensuring consistency, compliance, and fairness across the organisation.
• Facilitate clear and open communication between employees and management, promoting a supportive environment and maintaining our open-door culture.
• Work collaboratively with managers to design and deliver training and development initiatives, including on-the-job training, standard work documentation, and visual job aids.
• Manage and maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including personnel files, occupational health, and administrative documentation.
• Partner with managers and occupational health professionals to develop and implement reasonable adjustments, return-to-work plans, and light-duty arrangements.

Requirements

• CIPD-qualified (or working towards qualification) with solid HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced or international environment.
• Confident in advising managers and employees at all levels, with a strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• A clear communicator, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a culture of fairness, engagement, and growth.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

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