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People Services Advisor

Salary: £31,000 - £36,500 per annum, dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week

Reporting to: People Services Manager

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Who Are We?

AES Sustainability Ltd is an award-winning consultancy firm that works with some of the leading UK housebuilders and developers, delivering high quality energy and sustainability advice and assessments to the construction and property industries.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated People Services Advisor to join our team. This is a busy and varied role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting people-related processes.

In this role you will provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees, supporting with employee relations casework, assisting in the delivery of HR initiatives, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, approachable, and passionate about delivering excellent service as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice on performance, absence, disciplinary, and employee relations matters.

• Support consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the business.

• Assist with core HR processes including salary reviews, benefits, and system implementation.

• Monitor employment law changes and support policy updates and communication.

• Develop practical HR resources such as toolkits, templates, and guidance documents.

• Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.

• Prepare accurate payroll data and ensure GDPR-compliant record-keeping.

• Support recruitment and workforce planning.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Please note: This list covers the core responsibilities but isn’t exhaustive. As the team continues to grow and develop, there may be additional opportunities to contribute and take on new tasks to support the department.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex HR matters clearly.

• Proven ability to build effective relationships with managers and key stakeholders.

• In-depth understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Experience handling a range of HR matters, including employee relations, in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and a solution-focused mindset.

• Confident interpreting and advising on HR policies and practices.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent teamworking and collaboration skills.

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).

Desirable

• Experience delivering training or coaching to line managers.

• HR experience within a similar sector or fast-paced environment.

• Involvement in HR system implementations or process improvements.

• Ability to analyse HR data and produce reports to support decision-making.

What Makes Us Unique

What makes AES different than others within the industry is our company values.

• Striving for the highest quality

• Build collaborative and supportive relationships

• Value integrity and independence

• Be forward thinking and innovative

We are passionate about providing a flexible working environment, including remote working, flexible hours and early Friday finish.

Our Benefits:

We have built strong internal communication channels with team strategy and away days, company wide social events through the year and a strong investment into internal growth and progression.

• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus statutory days

Contributory pension

• Discretionary bonus

• Staff social events

• Flexible hours

• Remote working

• Life assurance

• Electric vehicle scheme available for eligible employees

• Health insurance

How to Apply

AES is a proud equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive for these roles, we do reserve the right to close the vacancy once a suitable amount of applications are received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as AES are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter by e-mail to Recruitment@aessc.co.uk or fill out the form below.