People Advisor

**Manchester**
Pride in what we do. In what our work does. In how it changes lives. In making a difference around the world. In making a difference in our neighbourhood. In what we believe. In how we’ve grown. In who we are. And how we stand together.

Everything this company achieves, every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins, is down to everyone that works here.

We are Havas Lynx Group; a team of over 500 people in Manchester and London, with a history of over 30 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife via YouTube, #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

**Our role**
As a People Advisor at Havas Lynx Group you’ll be a first point of contact to colleagues and line managers in the group, offering guidance and advice around employee relations (ER). We’re looking for someone who has previous experience in a similar role and is used to dealing with ER activities and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills both written and verbal and good knowledge of employment legislation is also very important.

Personality is key and we’re looking for a team player with excellent initiative, issues resolution and problem solving skills, who has lots of energy and enthusiasm. You should be very well organised, responsible and have excellent time management skills. We would like to hear from applicants who employ a naturally positive approach, have strong attention to detail, are flexible and open to working in a dynamic environment. You should be eager to learn and take on feedback, whilst having your own opinion and ideas alongside the confidence to share them.

**Role responsibilities**:

- You will be a first point of contact offering advice and guidance to colleagues and line managers. This could include, but is not limited to, handling day to day queries, supporting and coaching line managers, managing family leave, offering advice around grievance and absence management and demonstrating a strong knowledge of employment law and best practice. You will take responsibility for your own projects and cases, and where necessary, get support from the Senior People Partner on more complex matters
- You can expect to work with colleagues and projects that relate to all stages of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit
- You will work with your line manager and colleagues from the wider People Team to implement projects in line with the overall People Strategy
- You will regularly work with people data, analysing, spotting and reporting on any trends
- You’ll support the wider people and finance team in relation to pay matters
- You’ll ensure compliance and adherence to legislative, HR and company standards, agreed policies and processes

**What we offer**:

- Hybrid working - split home and office-based working
- #LXAcademy - our huge bespoke training programme for personal and professional development
- Enhanced parental leave plus one-year return to work benefit
- Medicash healthcare cash plan
- Life insurance
- Full wellbeing programme including organised sports - yoga, football, running club, hiking and more
- Early finish on Friday’s throughout the year plus extra early finish during summer months
- Later start on Monday’s during winter months
- Wellness Wednesdays extended lunch hour to focus on wellbeing
- 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) plus additional 3-days as part of discretionary Christmas shutdown
- Increasing holiday allowance connected to length of service
- Auto-enrolment pension
- On-site financial advisors
- Volunteer opportunities
- Office dogs
- And the best, fully paid for, company parties and socials