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What 3 things should I do in my first few months as a Junior People Advisor to set me up for success?

Eddie

Hi Community,

I posted a few months ago as I left my role in recruitment and decided to full-time study for my L5 in People Management to help me move into HR and I was asking for advice. Those of you who commented where very helpful in giving me some perspective and hoping that you might be able to help here too.

I'm pleased to say that I completed my studies beg of April and within 6 weeks of me moving back to London I landed my 1st role in People as a Junior People Advisor. I'm beyond over the moon and I am LOVING it so far. We are a small HR team since going through a restructure and I am lucky to have such a supportive and caring Head of HR.

My question to all of you is given your experience and when looking back on your early careers knowing what you know now, what 3 things would you say I should do/be aware of that would better set me up for success? I know that the world is a different place to how it was 10 years ago and with that HR priorities have shifted, but I would welcome some of your ideas.

To be clear my role is a generalist role with a strong focus on ER. 

Looking forward to connecting with you and discussing this.

Eddie 

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  • Hi Eddie,

    Congratulations on your new role and welcome to the wonderful world of HR.

    In no particular order my 3 would be.

    Get to know the managers you support, find out about their hobbies and their family. By building these relationships it makes professional life so much easier when working on cases.

    Get ready for, and try not to listen to imposter syndrome. You will likely question everything you advise on to begin with, you will second guess and doubt yourself on numerous occasions. This is ok and part of the learning process.
    I found HR is very much like driving, in that you have gained the knowledge to get your licence but now you have to learn the intricacies of the practical element by doing it on a daily basis.

    Make time to continue your CPD, keep on top of employment cases (employmentcasesupdate.co.uk/) and use the experience of your peers and managers. Utilise the free learnings from the CIPD (including getting involved with your local CIPD branch) and get onto as many webinar's as time allows in the early months to progress your understanding.

    A fourth if I may. When its home time, its your time. Some cases can and will stay with you, worry about them during your working day and find whatever strategy works to not let them intrude on your personal time.

    Enjoy your journey.

  • in reply to Graham
    Hi Graham, thanks for taking the time to respond to me and thanks for a lovely welcome.

    Great tips here and I'm actually starting to business partner with managers this week and intend to use the 1st session as a "get-to-know" each other. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the imposter syndrome as I know it's inevitable in some stages. I'm really fortunate to have a very supportive Head of People who is being great at making me feel more confident with certain areas of my role.

    Great advice and I will continue on my CPD pathway.

    Thanks agaoin,

    Eddie
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  • in reply to Graham
    Hi Graham, thanks for taking the time to respond to me and thanks for a lovely welcome.

    Great tips here and I'm actually starting to business partner with managers this week and intend to use the 1st session as a "get-to-know" each other. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the imposter syndrome as I know it's inevitable in some stages. I'm really fortunate to have a very supportive Head of People who is being great at making me feel more confident with certain areas of my role.

    Great advice and I will continue on my CPD pathway.

    Thanks agaoin,

    Eddie
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