Join our Team as a People Projects Advisor
Location: Whiteley
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
About the role:
Are you passionate about driving people-focussed initiatives and projects? As a People Projects Advisor at Onecom, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the People team by executing key initiatives that enhance the employee experience and align with our strategic objectives.
You'll provide actionable, data-driven insights, manage people projects, and drive continuous improvement within the People function.
What makes you a great fit:
Proven experience in a similar operational HR role
CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
Strong decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, and adaptability
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS, with strong analytical and data skills
Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
Ability to influence at all levels and manage stakeholder expectations
Experience creating and implementing reporting dashboards
Commitment to professional growth and team success
Capable of supporting and developing a multi-skilled team
Personable, confident, and able to apply insights in a structured, evidence-based manner
Consistently delivers high-quality results, meeting time, cost, and efficiency targets
Focussed on achieving business objectives and internal customer satisfaction
Demonstrates sustained effort, staying focused on outcomes and continuous improvement
Takes initiative, making decisions within agreed parameters and escalating when necessary
Skilled at gathering and analysing data with a strong respect for confidentiality
Key responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Head of People to define, implement, and refine regular and ad hoc management information (MI) and reporting
Provide analysis and insight from People reports with recommendations to the Head of People and other department heads
Help drive organisational performance by providing data-driven insights and tracking performance against critical metrics
Quickly analyse data and form robust conclusions to guide decision-making
Develop, maintain, and deliver HR dashboards and reports to monitor key HR metrics
Assist in the coordination and delivery of strategic People projects
Identify and lead projects focused on enhancing employee engagement and improving staff retention
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and communication strategies
Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders
Support the Head of People in managing relationships and performance with project sponsors and stakeholders
Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as directed by the Head of People
Work with the Payroll Manager and People Assistant to ensure accurate and compliant payroll
Develop, maintain, and update People processes and services
Ensure People systems are utilised efficiently, identifying opportunities for automation
Oversee the end-to-end administrative processes of the employee lifecycle
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve team performance
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Promote a positive work environment and collaborative culture
Perks for our People:
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays and buy/sell options
Other Leave: Birthday day off, 12 paid hours for flexible use, Volunteer day
EV Scheme: Lease a brand-new electric car
Lifestyle: 9% combined pension contribution and 4x salary life assurance
Rewards: Quarterly and annual employee awards, discounts on tech
Socials: All-expenses-paid company events
Development: In-House Training Academy
Wellbeing: 24/7 access to mental health support, Calm App, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast & fresh fruit, eye-care vouchers, financial wellbeing support
Who we are:
Onecom is an award-winning provider of Communication Technology, trusted by UK organisations to deliver Simply Brilliant Customer Experiences.
Our values:
We champion our values in everything we do: Innovation, Integrity, Ambition, Knowledge, Inspiration.
ED&I:
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates to complete our equality monitoring form as part of the application process. Responses are anonymous and help inform our future initiatives