People Advisor

Speedy Hire Plc

People Advisor

Salary Not Specified

Speedy Hire Plc, Wednesbury, Sandwell

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0d1c20197077471090f4c4b1a952759d

Full Job Description

Reporting to the People Business Partner, you will provide a generalist HR support and employee relations advice to the business on a geographical basis, ensuring legal compliance and reducing risk, as well as working with the wider People team to support the People Business Partner and working closely with senior management and their direct reports.

  • Able to respond quickly and positively to change

  • Ability to build strong internal relationships

  • Able to work as a team player

  • Financial and operational knowledge

  • Implementation, monitoring and control of projects

  • Effective communicator and presenter - verbal and written, succinct and persuasive

  • Ability to influence, challenging behaviours and ways of working.

  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

  • Taking control of own development and making it happen

  • Requirement to travel within and beyond region/ requirement for overnight stays as role requires

  • Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

    At Speedy we hire, engage, and retain talented employees who match the capabilities we need. To ensure that you fulfil both your personal and professional ambitions, Speedy offers the right mix of challenges, varied learning, and development opportunities along with competitive packages.


  • Our working environment is supportive, open and honest with teamwork, drive and opportunity being key to our success.

    An opportunity has arisen for a People Advisor to join our team to provide an advisory service to colleagues, line managers and employees across all functions of the business, and to ensure the HR function operates efficiently, effectively and in line with current legislation requirements.

    What we offer:
  • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

  • Life assurance

  • Pension Scheme

  • 95% discount across the Speedy brand

  • Opportunities for training, development and career progression

  • My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers

  • Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling

  • Vita - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management


  • We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements and are promoting our Speedy Work Life Balance initiative which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First!

    Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

    Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

    Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

    Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.