People Advisor

Dentex Health; Remote; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare group in Cheltenham is seeking a People Advisor to support colleagues and contribute to a thriving workplace culture. The role involves leading TUPE processes and providing guidance during organisational changes. Candidates should have experience in employee relations, a CIPD qualification, and the ability to collaborate effectively with external partners. The position is vital in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading TUPE processes and managing organisational change.
• Ability to handle employee relations cases professionally.
• CIPD qualification or substantial HR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to colleagues across the organisation.
• Collaborate with mergers and acquisitions team on TUPE matters.
• Build a supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Leading TUPE processes

Handling employee relations cases

CIPD qualification or HR experience

Working with external partners like ACAS

Building relationships

Knowledge of employee journey and HR processes

Job description

Overview

As a People Advisor at PortmanDentex, you’ll be a friendly and trusted guide to colleagues across the group—offering thoughtful, practical support that helps teams flourish. You’ll bring empathy and expertise to every interaction, making sure our approach to people is consistent, fair and grounded in our values.

You’ll be a key part of our close-knit People Business Partnering Team and work hand in hand with our wider People teams and Operations. Together, you’ll help build workplaces where everyone feels they belong, can grow, and are celebrated for who they are and what they do.

This role offers the chance to work closely with our mergers and acquisitions team, with a strong focus on TUPE and consultation activity. Experience in these areas would be a real advantage and is highly valued.

Qualifications / Skills

We welcome your application to our People Advisor vacancy if you have the following qualifications and skills:

• Confident in leading TUPE processes and consultation activity, offering steady guidance and clarity during periods of organisational change.
• Experienced in handling a wide range of employee relations cases with care, confidence, and compassion.
• A CIPD qualification or meaningful real-world HR experience that reflects deep commitment to people and culture.
• Comfortable working alongside external partners like ACAS, union reps, and employment lawyers to find balanced, respectful resolutions.
• A natural relationship-builder who becomes a trusted voice for colleagues and leaders alike.
• Well-versed in the employee journey and HR processes, with hands-on experience in fast-paced, change-rich settings—especially those shaped by mergers and acquisitions.