Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience managing employee relations cases, including complex issues., Strong knowledge of UK employment law and business change processes like TUPE., Excellent stakeholder management skills and high emotional intelligence., Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment..

Key responsibilities:

Providing expert advice on employee relations matters.

Managing a portfolio of cases from start to resolution.

Supporting organisational change initiatives such as restructures and redundancies.

Building relationships and coaching managers to develop their capabilities.

Job description

People Advisor – Hybrid (UKwide travel required) Covering Midlands Home Counties

Help shape the future of People Advice at Biffa.

We’re on an exciting journey at Biffa — rolling out our brandnew advisory model: one dedicated team providing clear, consistent, and professional guidance to managers across our business. As a People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation, supporting managers and teams through a wide range of employee relations and organisational change matters.

Reporting to the Head of People Advice, you’ll manage a varied portfolio of cases — from disciplinary and grievance to capability, absence, and conduct — as well as ACAS Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal work. You’ll work closely with People Business Partners, operational teams, and senior leaders to ensure every case is fair, legally sound, and aligned with our values.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing expert, consistent advice on all employee relations matters

Managing your own cases from start to resolution

Supporting organisational change, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers

Building strong relationships and coaching managers to develop capability

Delivering engaging training and ensuring advice is aligned with employment law and best practice

What we’re looking for:

Experience managing a variety of employee relations cases, including complex ones

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and business change processes (e.g., TUPE)

High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a fastpaced team

About Biffa
We’re not just about waste — we’re about transforming it. Whether it’s turning waste into sustainable energy, finding new ways to recycle, or keeping streets clean, we see waste as a valuable resource. With over 11,000 people across the UK, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, bringing their own unique perspectives to help us serve our communities better.
If you’re ready to make a real impact — for our people and our business — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us change the way people think about waste.