Human Resources Advisor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
In 2025, Tops Day Nurseries assigned Certificates of Sponsorship for other occupations, but none for SOC 3571, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
People Advisor
Location: Southbourne Hub, Bournemouth
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00
Working pattern: Office-based, Monday–Friday, with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. You can also work from the office five days a week if you prefer. The option to work a compressed 9-day fortnight is also available.
Reports to: People Manager
Salary: £32,000–£37,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
Love solving people problems? Enjoy variety and being the person managers turn to for advice?
At Tops, our people, culture and values come first. We're looking for a People Advisor who enjoys working closely with managers, building trusted relationships and providing practical, confident advice that makes a real difference.
We're proud to be:
- A Certified B Corp – committed to social, environmental and ethical business practices
- A former Queen's Award recipient for Sustainability – recognising our commitment to sustainable operations
- Recognised as one of the World's Happiest Workplaces 2025 – creating an environment where our people can thrive and feel valued
You'll also have access to:
- Each Person Recognition Scheme – celebrate and reward achievements
- Flexible Working – with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and compressed working arrangement options
- Quarterly Engagement Surveys & eNPS – giving our people a voice and helping us shape our culture
- Career Development – including CIPD support, training and opportunities to grow
- A Focus on Wellbeing – an inclusive, ethical and people-focused working environment
The Role
As a People Advisor, you'll be at the heart of our People Team, supporting managers and colleagues across our nurseries and support functions.
This is a hands-on, advice-led role, with Employee Relations (ER) at its heart. You'll manage a varied caseload covering areas such as absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and capability, helping managers navigate challenging situations with confidence, consistency and care.
It can be a fast-paced role, but that's part of what makes it interesting. You'll work across a wide range of employee relations situations, and you'll have the opportunity to use your HR knowledge, judgement and communication skills every day. You'll build strong relationships with managers, become someone they trust to pick up the phone to, and see the difference that good People advice can make.
While ER and day-to-day People advice will be your main focus, you'll also have opportunities to get involved in wider People projects, manager development and initiatives that improve the colleague experience.
You'll:
- Provide practical, confident People and ER advice to managers, helping them navigate employee relations matters fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and company policies
- Manage a varied ER caseload, from day-to-day advisory queries through to more complex employee relations matters
- Coach and support managers through the different stages of ER processes, helping them understand their responsibilities and make confident decisions
- Support and, where appropriate, take an active role in investigations, hearings, meetings and appeals
- Provide advice on employment legislation, ACAS guidance and People policies, turning technical information into practical advice that managers can understand and apply
- Build strong relationships with managers and colleagues, becoming a trusted and approachable source of People advice
- Identify themes and trends from casework and use these insights to help improve People processes, manager capability and colleague experience
- Contribute to wider People projects, initiatives and manager development activity alongside your core advisory work
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with a hands-on People role and is confident working with managers through sometimes challenging and sensitive situations.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working in a People Advisor, HR Advisor or similar role, with strong hands-on Employee Relations experience
- Good working knowledge of employment law, ACAS guidance, HR policies and ER processes
- Experience managing a varied ER caseload, from day-to-day advisory queries through to more complex employee relations matters
- The confidence to provide clear, pragmatic advice and challenge managers constructively when needed
- Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases, priorities and deadlines at the same time
- Strong administrative and analytical skills, including confidence using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- CIPD Level 3/5 or equivalent experience, with a commitment to continued professional development
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to remain calm and supportive when dealing with sensitive situations
- A genuine interest in creating a positive, inclusive and ethical colleague experience
What You'll Love About This Role
If you enjoy variety, like getting to the heart of a problem and take pride in giving advice that genuinely helps people, this could be a great opportunity for you.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Build strong relationships with managers and become a trusted source of People and ER advice
Tops Day Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tops Day Nurseries holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Tops Day Nurseries assigned Certificates of Sponsorship for other occupations, but none for SOC 3571, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.