People Advisor
No one size fits all when it comes to finding the perfect sleep experience for customers and that’s why at Bensons for Beds we put Sleep Wellness™ at the heart of everything we do!
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Are you passionate about supporting people and enabling colleagues to perform at their best? We're looking for a People Advisor who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where empathy, collaboration, and proactive support make a real difference. Join our friendly and inclusive team to help shape a positive work culture and drive our business towards its goals.
People Advisor – Key Responsibilities for Supporting a Positive Workplace Culture
- Serve as a first point of contact for colleagues and managers, providing clear and timely advice on people matters, HR policies, and best practices
- Support employee relations, including managing cases related to absence, performance, wellbeing, and conduct in a fair and consistent manner
- Coordinate with line managers on processes such as onboarding, induction, probation, and exit interviews, ensuring a smooth colleague experience throughout the employee lifecycle
- Support and coach managers to build confidence in dealing with day-to-day people issues, embedding a positive and inclusive culture
- Help deliver key HR projects and initiatives designed to foster engagement, learning, and development across our teams
- Ensure accurate HR records are maintained, supporting compliance and informed business decisions
- Monitor people data, highlight trends, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and proactive solutions
HR Expertise and Communication Skills Essential for Success
- Understanding of current HR policies, practices, and employment legislation, with a passion for keeping knowledge up to date
- Demonstrable experience advising on HR topics such as wellbeing, performance, absence, and employee development
- Confident and empathetic communicator, skilled at building trusting relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to interpret data and insights, using them to proactively improve people processes and organisational outcomes
Collaborative, Organised, and Proactive Personal Qualities
- Team player who actively contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment
- Organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
- Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help colleagues and drive positive change
- Discreet and trustworthy, handling sensitive information with integrity
Your Wellbeing, Reward, and Career – People Advisor Benefits
- Competitive salary and opportunity for performance-based incentives
- Up to 50% colleague discount on our products
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing support, including Medicash cashback and Retail Trust membership
- Annual leave buy and sell scheme, plus increased holiday entitlement with service
- Pension scheme (Legal & General)* and Group Income Protection*
- Enhanced family leave policies*
- Learning and development programmes, with clear pathways for career progression
(*qualifying periods apply)
Inclusion, Belonging, and Diversity – Everyone is Welcome Here
We believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable, included, and valued at work. Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Here, you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work and play a key part in our supportive team. If you are passionate about people, thrive in a busy environment, and are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
- Division
- Support Centre
- Department
- People Team
- Role
- People Adviser
- Locations
- Globe Centre Accrington - Central Support
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Hours
- 37.5
- Annual Salary
- 31000

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About Benson for Beds
At Bensons for Beds, we’re driven by one purpose - to help more people get a better night’s sleep. And with 70 years in retail, and 100 years in manufacturing, we’ve got plenty of experience in making this mission a reality.