People / HR Advisor An opportunity has arisen within our growing organisation for a People (HR) Advisor. Working within the People team, the People Advisor contributes to a balanced and productive workplace, reinforcing commitment to our DRIVE values. Responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture by managing and resolving employee relations issues, providing guidance on policies, promoting engagement and wellbeing initiatives and ensuring consistent application of company procedures. This role serves as a trusted advisor to both employees and managers, promoting fair treatment and a respectful environment through proactive conflict resolution, coaching, and compliance support. If you’re passionate about Diversity and Inclusion, are a champion for change and can ‘hit the ground running’ with resilience and energy, we’d love to hear from you. Somerset Passenger Solutions was formed to serve the passenger transport needs of the largest construction project in Europe – Hinkley Point C. We transport thousands of clients to and from the site every day, working 24/7 to ensure that construction remains on schedule. We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at the heart of everything we do. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions and are dedicated to delivering excellence. Key Tasks include: Facilitate training sessions and workshops for managers on HR policies, best practices, and conflict resolution techniques and ensuring these are regularly refreshed Providing expert guidance and support to both Managers and Supervisors on employee relation cases such as performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes. Ensure consistent application of policies, agreements and procedures across the organisation and project. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees and managers to understand and address workplace issues proactively. Manage and track absence cases, working to reduce costs and improve attendance rates. Assist in DRIVE academy initiatives, including succession planning and development programmes. Take an active role in employee engagement initiatives, including managing feedback from employee surveys and supporting action plans. Responsible for the Occupational Health referral process and coordinating with health professionals when necessary. Plan and conduct employee inductions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience. Skills & experience Essential: Extensive generalist experience. Strong understanding of IT, including MS Office packages. Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment. Flexibility regarding working hours in a 24/7 business. Experience dealing with Trade Unions and Industrial Relations. Ability to establish professional credibility across the business quickly through behaviours and actions. Desirable: MHFA qualification or equivalent experience. Qualifications & knowledge Essential: Valid Driving Licence. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience. Desirable: Knowledge of the transport sector. Summary of benefits: Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us Discount scheme for national retailers Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you and family members Life assurance 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym membership Annual pay review linked to retail price index Health benefits Please note - All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate. This standard is designed to provide a level of assurance as to the honesty, integrity and values of individuals who are required to work at a Nuclear Licenced Site, or who may have access to sensitive nuclear information. Somerset Passenger Solutions welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.