People Advisor

People Advisor (up to 12 month fixed term contract) 

Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities  

An inspiring past and a bright future 

A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities.  Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire.  We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities. 

Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in.  We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods. 

The role – People Advisor  

As a People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our experienced People Team, providing expert advice on a wide range of people-related issues. From Employee Relations and payroll to HR systems (Ciphr), contract variations, employee benefits, sickness absence, and performance management. 

But that’s not all! Origin is embarking on an exciting journey of change, and you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting us through the TUPE process. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping our future and ensuring a smooth transition. 

This is a maternity cover role for up to 12 months 

What you’ll do 

You will:  

• Ensure effective risk management and adherence to policies and procedures, observing relevant legislation and equal opportunities principles. 
• Provide HR and employment law advice on Employee Relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, change consultations, TUPE transfers, flexible working requests, and sickness and probation issues. 
• Support and lead organisation-wide projects and initiatives, from planning through to implementation and evaluation, under the supervision of the People Services Manager/Head of People. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing the environment and implementing changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Lead performance management system upgrades, review and upgrade other HR systems, and ensure accuracy in employment contracts, pay changes, and data audits. 
• Design, update, and lead training workshops for employees and managers, and provide day-to-day support and coaching to the People Coordinator and People Officer. 

What you’ll need 

We’re looking for someone who:  

• Is Fully or part CIPD qualified 
• Has knowledge of employment law and HR best practice with experience of advising, supporting and coaching managers on recruitment, training, performance, conduct and absence management 
• Ability to understand and implement regulations, policies and guidance 
• Is experienced in delivering a HR service within a busy working environment 
• Can demonstrate experience of supporting projects (from planning stage to implementation and evaluation) with effective planning & organisational skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across departments 
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other relevant platforms 
• Able to use People systems and has a working knowledge, entering data into relevant systems, ensuring data quality and can maintain accurate records and be able to analyse and interpret data. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication /skills 

 

Our Values 

Our core values are at the heart of how we work 

• Take the lead 
• Create energy 
• Build trust 
• Be generous 
• Stay grounded 
• Remember the little things 

We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  

 

Our benefits to you 

• Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life.  You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working. 
• A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave 
• Competitive salary of £44,717.40pa 
• 2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days 
• A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary  
• Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay 
• Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians 
• Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase 
• Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance 
• Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more 
• Free employee assistance programme  
• Opportunities to join staff network groups  
• Refer a friend bonus 

 

We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role. 

 

Tell us your story 

We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for the role of People Advisor outlined above. 

Closing date for applications: 17 March 2025 

Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.