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People Advisor

odi global • United Kingdom
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The People Advisor provides operational and advisory support across the full employee lifecycle for a global affairs think tank. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and providing first-line HR guidance to managers and employees. Requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification, knowledge of UK employment law, and experience in HR administration and employee relations.

Key Highlights
Acts as the first point of contact for People enquiries and provides guidance on policies and employment practices.
Coordinates the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and contractual changes.
Manages payroll administration, HR system data integrity, and workforce reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first-line advice and guidance to managers and employees on People policies, procedures, and good employment practice.
Support managers in the application of attendance, probation, performance management, and other routine employee relations processes.
Coordinate administrative processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and contractual changes.
Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, and employment-related correspondence.
Coordinate monthly payroll changes and ensure accurate submission of salary and benefits information.
Maintain accurate employee information within the HR Information System and produce routine workforce reports.
Provide operational and administrative support for employee relations casework and consultation exercises.
Coordinate learning and development activities and support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve People processes, systems, and ways of working.
Technical Skills Required
CIPD Level 5 UK Employment Law HR Information Systems
Benefits & Perks
Annual leave including public holidays and Christmas/New Year break
Flexible working arrangements
Study leave
Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Competitive pension schemes
Interest-free travel loans
Sick pay
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation assistance
Cycle to Work scheme
Union membership
Nice to Have
Experience of recruitment administration
Experience of payroll administration
Experience working within the charity, research or international development sectors
Experience of working in a unionized environment
Experience supporting organisational change or consultation processes

Job Description

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: People Team

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £45,000 / year

The People Advisor plays a central role in the day-to-day operation of the People Function at ODI Global, a global affairs think tank.With a new strategy and a strong digital transformation agenda, we are building our People Team, to take ODI Global forward to become an employer of choice.The People Advisor will support the implementation of organisational change, enable employee wellbeing and continuous improvement while ensuring services are delivered efficiently, accurately, consistently and in accordance with organisational policies, employment legislation and best practice.
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