People Advisor - Fixed Term Contract

People Advisor

Note that this is a fixed term maternity cover role for an immediate start in October 2026 to end of March 2027.

Reporting To
Head of People Partnering

Direct Reports
None

Department
Lucid Global & Lucid Group

Location
UK (London/Manchester/Macclesfield/hybrid)

ABOUT LUCID GROUP

We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years. Our highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.

Lucid Group is comprised of four divisions:

• Lucid Consulting brings depth of expertise in the research, development and commercialisation of solutions across therapeutic areas and modalities by streamlining product development, building operational capabilities, innovating, and supporting execution to create value for patients, clients and shareholders.

• Lucid Global works with global brand teams at big and mid-tier pharmaceuticals and biotech clients to deliver powerful medical communications solutions across the asset lifecycle.

• US MedComms works with both US and Global brand teams to create powerful medical communications solutions for early lifecycle assets.

• US Marketing works with clients across the Rx, Medical Device, OTC and Consumer Device categories to deliver compelling communications and promotional solutions to Healthcare Professionals for in-market assets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support the growth of Lucid Group, we are looking for a People Advisor.

This role will support the delivery of an efficient and effective HR partnering and advisory service to the UK-based business by providing generalist HR advice and support on the full range of people matters, including terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures.

This is a fixed term maternity cover role for an immediate start in October 2026 to end of March 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities in this role extend, but are not limited to:

Line manager support

• Build relationships with people managers at all levels as needed as the key point of contact for managers on people matters.

• Provide support and coaching for leaders and managers on individual performance, talent development, absence management, and any other people issues in their teams, delegating to Group People Associate or escalating to Head of People Partnering as needed.

Employee Relations

• Lead on individual case management, providing expert advice and guidance to managers, ensuring we are working within policy and legal frameworks

• Ensure ER case tracker is kept up to date, coordinate regular case reviews, and provide insight on case development and risk levels.

• Conduct research into new policies and policy updates as directed by Head of People Partnering. Draft new policies as needed for review by Head of People Partnering.

• Support Head of People Partnering on high-risk employee relations cases, including redundancy processes.

Process management support

• Build relationships with wider People team, including Talent Acquisition and Learning teams, as first point of contact for queries about individual issues needing HR generalist input

• Support Group People Associate as needed to ensure HR information systems are kept up to date and well managed, and that payroll processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner

• Support delivery of regular People processes including mid year and end of year performance review and promotion cycles, and Annual Salary Review and bonus cycle

• Provide support on benefits process management and promotion as needed.

People Partnering support

• Under direction of Head of People Partnering, support delivery of local people and engagement plans and initiatives as appropriate

• Under direction of Head of People Partnering, support implementation of any organisation design and change plans as appropriate
  

Qualifications

The individual in this role must have:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of leading on a range of employee relations cases in the UK, including redundancies, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries, and sickness absence

• Solid experience of advising managers on generalist policies and procedures across the full employment life cycle

• Demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law and its best practice application

• Ability to coach managers on a range of people management approaches and options

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a diverse client group

• Ability to research, analyse and present proposals for consideration for policy and process management

• Experience in working effectively as part of a team

• Ability to identify development needs

Desirable criteria

• Formal qualification in Human Resources (CIPD qualification or equivalent)

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US    

Our culture is fundamental to the delivery of transformation. Harnessing the talent and ambitions of those we work with empowers us to deliver our magic. On top of this, our benefits include: 

• Contributory pension with Lucid contribution up to 5% of basic salary (enrolment after 3 months of employment);

• Cycle to work scheme;

• 25 working days holiday, 1 Celebration Day of your choice, 4 Christmas closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum (pro-rata for part-time);

• Flexible holiday buy and sell scheme;

• Family friendly policies;

• Private family health and dental cover, including Employee Assistance Programme and a comprehensive employee rewards scheme;

• 4x basic salary life assurance cover;

• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 company cover)

• Season Ticket Loans;

• Regular incentive schemes aligned to individual and team performance;

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?

At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity, where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.

We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities.

Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.

The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.

• Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions

• Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients

• Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems

• Courageously Curious: We challenge ourselves to think disruptively

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience to everyone.

This commitment to inclusion is explicitly inclusive of race, colour, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.