HR Advisor

Are you passionate about providing expert HR advice and guidance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
MapS are entering an exciting phase as they transform their HR function. While continuing to provide core services like HR expertise, pay and reward, resourcing, wellbeing, engagement, learning and development, performance management, EDI support, and employee relations, they are shifting their strategic approach.
MaPS aims to be more holistic and responsive, modernising their services to meet business needs. By adopting Agile HR methodologies, they will offer proactive strategic input to ExCo directors and enhance service responsiveness, enabling more self-serve HR for managers and colleagues.
MaPS are seeking a dynamic HR Advisor to join their team, playing a key role in advising line managers and colleagues on HR queries and employee relations., The HR Advisor will report directly to the HR Manager . In this role you will be responsible for the following;
+ Provide advice and guidance on a range of employment queries and casework, ensuring statutory compliance and presenting options and recommendations.
+ Coach managers to improve their competence and confidence in managing people-related cases, ensuring cases are resolved within agreed timescales.
+ Collaborate with HR colleagues to produce and monitor casework metrics and key performance indicators, providing reports as required.
+ Maintain accurate records and minutes of formal meetings.
+ Offer proactive advice to management on employee relations, performance management, and recruitment support.
+ Continually develop knowledge and skills in HR best practices, market trends, and employment legislation.

+ Proven track record of developing people initiatives and advising line managers.
+ Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
+ Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
+ Trusted advisor with experience in advising managers on HR/people matters.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Excel., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

+ The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.
We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government’s “levelling-up” strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: -
o Caring
We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.
o Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
o Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.
About MaPS
At MaPS, we help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.
About our people

Our inclusive working environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.
We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?
o Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
o Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
o Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
o Cycle to work Scheme
o Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
o Life assurance scheme
o Give as you earn scheme
o Employee assistance programme (EAP)
o PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
o Enhanced family and sick pay
o Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
o Recognition Scheme
o Discounts portal to numerous retailers