People Advisor (Employee Relations)
| Company: | Dignity |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £40,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Birmingham, B73 6AP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Position: People Advisor (Employee Relations)
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (Hybrid flexible working)
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (18-months)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Be
the
Trusted
Voice
Behind Our
People
Decisions
At
Dignity,
we're
committed
to
creating
a
supportive,
inclusive
and
high-performing
workplace
where
our
colleagues
can
thrive.
As
an
Employee
Relations
Advisor
,
you'll
play
a
vital
role
in
helping
managers
navigate
people
matters
confidently,
fairly
and
consistently,
whilst
ensuring
we
deliver
an
outstanding
colleague
experience
across
the
business.
This
is
an
excellent
opportunity
for
an
experienced
HR
or
ER
professional
who
enjoys
building
strong
relationships,
solving
complex
people
challenges
and
influencing
positive
outcomes.
What
You'll
Be
Doing
As
a
trusted
advisor
to
managers
and
colleagues
across
the
organisation,
you'll
provide
expert
guidance
on
a
wide
range
of
employee
relations
matters,
helping
to
minimise
risk
while
delivering
practical,
people-focused
solutions.
Key
responsibilities
include:
Managing
employee
relations
casework
from
start
to
finish,
including
investigations,
hearings
and
outcomes.
Advising
and
coaching
managers
on
performance,
probation
and
employee
relations
matters.
Supporting
the
delivery
of
people
initiatives
through
data,
insights
and
reporting.
Delivering
and
supporting
people
management
training
across
the
business.
Building
collaborative
relationships
with
stakeholders
across
the
organisation
and
wider
People
team.
Supporting
the
delivery
of
a
positive
people
agenda
throughout
the
employee
lifecycle.
What we're looking for
We're
looking
for
someone
who
combines robust
employee
relations
expertise
with
excellent
stakeholder
management
skills
and
a
genuine
passion
for
helping
people
succeed.
You'll ideally have:
Proven
experience
managing
employee
relations
casework
and
advising
managers
on
a
wide
range
of
ER
matters.
Strong
knowledge
of
UK
employment
law,
policy
interpretation
and
procedural
fairness.
Experience
coaching
and
influencing
managers
to
achieve
positive
people
outcomes.
Excellent
written
communication
skills
with
the
ability
to
produce
high-quality
documentation
and
reports.
Strong
organisational
skills
with
the
ability
to
manage
competing
priorities
and
deadlines.
Advanced
stakeholder
management
and
relationship-building
capability.
Experience
using
HR
systems
and
data
to
support
decision-making.
Adaptable,
resilient
and
comfortable
managing
challenging
conversations.
CIPD
Level
5
(or
above),
or
equivalent
experience.
You'll enjoy this role if you
You
enjoy
helping
managers
make
confident,
fair
and
balanced
people
decisions.
You
can
balance
commercial
thinking
with
empathy
and
professionalism.
You
thrive
in
a
fast-paced
environment
where
no
two
days
are
the
same.
You
enjoy
building
strong
relationships
and
being
a
trusted
partner
to
the
business.
You're
passionate
about
creating
a
positive
employee
experience
and
driving
continuous
improvement.
What you can expect from us
Whether you’re stepping into broader responsibility or deepening your expertise, we’ll support you with a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally.
Time to recharge
– 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you the space to rest and maintain a healthy balance.
Recognising your impact
– Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £500.
Healthcare when it matters
– Private medical cover for you, giving peace of mind and quicker access to treatment.
Planning for your future
– 4% matched pension contribution to help you build long-term financial security.
Peace of mind
– Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.
Support when you need it
– Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
Developing your potential
– Ongoing development opportunities, including apprenticeships and clear career progression pathways.
Everyday savings and perks
– Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jabs and additional lifestyle discounts.
Making work easier
– Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.
What are the next steps?
If this sounds like the next step in your career and you’re ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Why Life Services Group
Life Services Group exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life. We bring together trusted names across funeral services, crematoria and cemeteries, legal services, direct cremation and wills, including Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill, so families can get more of the support they need in one place.
Our ambition is to support one in three families across the UK as they plan for, navigate and deal with death. We want to set a new standard for care, service and simplicity across the sector.
Death is part of life, and being there for families when it matters is what we do. That means making difficult moments feel more supported, more straightforward and more human.
We are building a modern group that supports families at every stage, from planning ahead with wills and funeral plans, to arranging a funeral, cremation or burial, and managing probate afterwards. This is a defining moment for our business. With stronger foundations, clearer strategy and real momentum, we can change end-of-life care for the better. We are modernising how we work, investing in our colleagues and technology, and helping more families than any one brand could alone.
Wherever you work in Life Services Group, in one of our local teams, specialist brands or group functions, you’ll be part of work with meaningful purpose. You will help families through some of life’s hardest and most important moments.
Across all our brands, we want colleagues to grow with us through better training, stronger support, modern tools and clearer opportunities to build skills and confidence. You’ll be part of teams who care deeply about what they do, look out for each other and take pride in doing work that matters.
You will also help shape the future of end-of-life care. That means making support simpler, more connected and more human for families, while each brand keeps the identity, expertise and community connection people already know and trust.
If you want a career with meaningful purpose, room to grow with us and the chance to shape the future, find your Life’s work.
FCA Statement
Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences. We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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