Job description
Virgin Active have long committed to inspiring both new and current members to live an active life. There is a whole lot more to Virgin Active, there is a number of employees who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering world class exercise experiences. We are looking for a People Advisor to join our People Team.
As a People Advisor, you will be providing our team members with professional advice and guidance on all people issues.
The role:
- Acting as first point of contact for people related queries from both Line Managers and team members
- Providing consistent and sound advice & guidance in respect of all employee relations
- Ensuring people policies, procedures and standards are applied consistently and equitably
- Ability to hold training and upskill the management team on employee relations
- Promoting equality of opportunity in the delivery of services and employment practices
What qualities does a People Advisor need to join Virgin Active?
- Strong experience in a People Focused Role
- Knowledge of relevant HR policies and procedures
- Ability to manage a number of cases
- Excellent, friendly verbal and written communication skills, for both email and phone
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
- You will act as a member of one team with one goal, will always be yourself, and work hard. Most importantly, you dream big
- You are always looking for ways to learn and improve, to inspire people while having fun and doing the right thing
Our Perks:
- 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you take them
- Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V
- We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes and PT sessions to discounts on health and beauty treatment and products
- Obviously so many discounts across the Virgin Group, from Virgin Media to Virgin Atlantic - who doesn’t love a discount!
- BUPA dental insurance, accessing dental experts whenever you need
- Vitality health insurance. Vitality offer a range of exclusive discounts too!
- Life Assurance at 4 times your annual salary, though this is one benefit we hope you won't need.
- Financial fitness is just as important as physical, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
- Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions
- We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges
- Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Adidas
- Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best