About

• Join our vibrant People team as a People Advisor and play a key role in shaping an exceptional workplace culture where people thrive and careers grow
• Why join us
• WorkNest, part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Axiom GRC, is expanding fast. Our group includes experts in Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, ISO and Compliance. We are powered by pragmatic advice and cutting-edge technology.
• Recent acquisitions such as Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse have accelerated our growth across UK and global markets. We are now on a mission to reach £250 million in revenue with more than 25% CAGR through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
• What we offer
• Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Great benefits
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for learning
• Personal growth and broadening your skills
• About the role
• The People Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the People Strategy, delivering a proactive, customer focused HR service to managers and employees across the business. Working closely with People and Talent Partners, you will act as a key point of contact for designated business areas, providing guidance on HR policies, employment law, employee relations and best practice. From advising managers on performance, absence, disciplinary and wellbeing matters to supporting engagement initiatives and fostering a positive, inclusive environment, you will help shape an amazing culture where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in HR, with significant opportunities for progression and development within a supportive and forward-thinking People function. Alongside delivering high quality operational HR support including HR systems, payroll data, onboarding and offboarding, learning and development and HR reporting, you will be involved in exciting projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement. You will be joining a business that truly values its people, invests in development, and offers a collaborative, engaging culture where your impact will be visible and your career can flourish.
• About you
• We are looking for an experienced HR professional with at least 6 months experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role and strong knowledge of HR best practice and current employment law. You will bring a professional, pragmatic and solutions focused approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and constructively challenge when needed. Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters with integrity and discretion, you will be proactive, adaptable and resilient, able to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast paced, evolving organisation, while maintaining strong attention to detail and organisation. You will have experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and be committed to delivering a high quality, people focused HR service. Just as important is your cultural fit; you will be a collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence who contributes positively to an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture where teamwork, trust and continuous improvement are truly valued.
• If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria.
• WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
• Closing date: 10th February 2026. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.