People Advisor
HRSI
Published Date: • Multiple Cities (Hybrid)
Description
The People Advisor at HRSI plays a vital role in guiding managers through all stages of the employee life cycle, ensuring that the employee value proposition is effectively delivered and experienced throughout the organization. This position demands a deep understanding of employment law, employee relations, and case management, with a particular focus on resolving complex workplace issues such as disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace conflicts. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to manage both routine and non-standard HR challenges, supporting organizational change initiatives, and promoting best practices in compliance and risk management. Leading a team of 15 persons, the People Advisor fosters manager confidence to make sound people-related decisions while driving continuous improvements in HR service delivery and employee engagement. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in a generalist or specialist people advisory role across diverse countries or in large complex environments. They utilize data analysis and evidence-based recommendations to resolve problems and enhance work processes. This advisor works closely with leadership teams and legal advisors, participating actively in restructures and consultations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, and managing high-risk employee relations cases. Emphasis is placed on strong communication and influencing skills, project management, planning and organizing, and proactive risk management. The role requires demonstrated expertise in British Council core competencies, proficiency in English, and preferably an HR qualification or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Advise managers on all aspects of the employee life cycle to ensure the delivery and experience of the employee value proposition within the organization.
- Apply technical HR knowledge and best practices to resolve complex and non-standard employee relations and people management issues.
- Manage discipline and conduct matters, including recommendations and actions up to dismissal, ensuring compliance with policies and local legislation.
- Support early resolution of workplace conflicts and grievances to maintain a positive work environment.
- Conduct detailed analysis using multiple data sources to provide high-quality, evidence-based HR advice and procedural recommendations.
- Assist in the execution of organizational restructures, ensuring adherence to policies, legal requirements, and effective consultation processes.
- Collaborate with legal advisors, union representatives, and internal teams to manage employee relations cases and change projects effectively.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant external policies, labor laws, and regulations to provide informed advice and support service improvements.
- Build and strengthen line managers' confidence in people-related decision-making through guidance and coaching.
- Consult with internal customers and stakeholders to anticipate business needs and tailor HR activities to meet these demands efficiently.
- Provide expert HR advice informed by local labor laws to support business leaders in developing and implementing effective, compliant, and risk-mitigated HR practices.
- Contribute recommendations and innovative ideas to resolve specific or localized HR function challenges and improve broader organizational solutions.
- Lead or participate in the implementation of people-related components of corporate or regional change initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Manage and lead a team of 15 HR professionals, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven environment that delivers exceptional HR services.
Cities
Islamabad, Pakistan | Karachi, Pakistan | Lahore, Pakistan (Hybrid)
Experience
3 Years
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Required Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Nice to Have Skills
- Employee Relations
- Absence Management
- HR Case Management
- Grievance and Dispute Resolution
- Employment Law Compliance
- ServiceNow HR Service Delivery (HRSD)
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Leadership
- Project Management