This is a genuinely pivotal role within a high-performing and supportive HR team at the heart of a vibrant, fast-paced education environment.
As HR Advisor, you will be the go-to expert for employee relations, providing trusted, pragmatic advice to managers while ensuring a consistent, high-quality HR service across a diverse workforce of over 300 staff, with an even wider community including volunteers, coaches, and governors.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days look the same. From complex casework to coaching leaders, shaping policy, and contributing to engagement initiatives, you will play a key part in driving a positive, compliant and people-focused culture.
What You Will Be Doing
Employee Relations and Advisory
* Managing a varied employee relations caseload including long-term absence, disciplinaries, grievances, flexible working and performance matters
* Providing clear, consistent advice in line with employment law and best practice
* Supporting sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and integrity
Coaching and Stakeholder Support
* Building strong relationships with line managers across the organisation
* Coaching and empowering leaders to confidently manage people issues
* Supporting senior recruitment processes, including panel interviews
Policy and Compliance
* Owning and developing HR policies, ensuring they remain compliant and up to date
* Supporting safeguarding-related policies and compliance requirements
* Playing a key role in maintaining robust HR standards across all staff and associated groups
People Experience and Engagement
* Supporting employee engagement initiatives, including the annual staff survey
* Helping to shape a positive and inclusive working environment
* Overseeing employee benefits and contributing ideas to enhance the employee experience
HR Operations and Data
* Maintaining accurate HR records and supporting payroll changes
* Producing meaningful HR data and insights to inform decision-making
* Supporting recruitment activities where needed
What We Are Looking For
* CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent
* Proven experience managing end-to-end employee relations casework
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-focused environment
Experience in education is not essential. Adaptability and willingness to work within a regulated, safeguarding-driven setting is key.
What's in it for you:
This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a purpose-driven environment, where your work directly supports people and the wider community.
Benefits include
* Onsite gym and swimming pool
* High-quality school meals during term time
* Private healthcare
* Death in service three times salary
* 24 days holiday plus 5 days at Christmas plus 1 additional day and bank holidays
The Environment
You will be joining a supportive HR team with exposure to a wide range of people challenges, from day-to-day advisory work to complex case management. With a workforce spanning teaching staff, operational teams and a wider network of contributors, this role offers both breadth and depth.
Interested?
If you are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment and enjoys making a tangible difference, we would love to hear from you, apply today.
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Salary description
£37000.00 - £45000.00 per year