Website Alexander Mae (HR) Ltd
We are looking for a People Development Advisor for a leading professional services firm based in Bristol.
The role
This full-time role reports into both the Learning & Development Manager and Employee Relations Manager and the successful candidate will deliver L&D and ER services to support incoming, current, exiting and former employees, line managers, and senior leaders and contribute to the s
Responsibilities will include
Learning and Development
• Managing the apprenticeship levy and programme, liaising with education providers, group leaders, and apprentices. Supporting their induction and offering ongoing career advice.
• Providing advice to the wider business regarding routes to qualification and development opportunities.
• Sourcing external training in line with business needs and facilitating online and face-to-face training sessions.
• Creating digital learning content for technical training using tools such as Renderforest, Metacompliance, and PageTiger, and delivering in-person sessions where required.
• Updating training records.
• Acting as first point of contact in the absence of the L&D Manager.
Employee Relations
• Managing capability and performance improvement cases, ensuring clear objectives are set and appropriate training/support is provided.
• Training and developing managers on performance management and escalating recurring issues with recommendations to the L&D and ER Managers.
• Supporting wider ER casework as agreed with the ER Manager.
• Contributing to ER project work including policy development, reviews, manager training and ED&I initiatives.
Other
• Undertaking project work as required by the L&D and ER Managers.
The person
• Experience within Learning & Development or a related HR/People Services function.
• Some employee relations experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing the apprenticeship levy and apprenticeship programmes would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to deliver training confidently.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Metacompliance and PageTiger is desirable.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in a hybrid team environment.
The salary and benefits
Salary: £34,000 plus 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays and up to 1.5 additional days at Christmas), bonus, life assurance (3× salary), health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, people recognition schemes, and active social and charity committees.
Location
Bristol with hybrid working – typically one day a week in the office (usually a Tuesday).
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