HR Advisor (South) – Rotherham and Doncaster
Place Partnership Trust – Maltby Learning Trust
Location: Rotherham, Maltby Grammar Business Hub, Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8AA
Salary: £35,412 – £38,220 per annum (Salary Band H Point 24 to 27)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 5 June 2026
About the Role
Deliver responsive first‑line HR advisory and operational service across the Trust, ensuring consistent application of HR processes and smooth management of the full employee lifecycle. The role includes recruitment and onboarding, contract issuance, GDPR‑compliant record keeping, probation monitoring, policy updates, HR projects, and support of a seamless HR system workflow. The HR Advisor will line‑manage the HR Assistant and provide coaching and development to build capability within the team.
Responsibilities
* Provide timely, accurate HR advice to academy colleagues and managers.
* Deliver efficient recruitment and onboarding service across academies.
* Issue contracts, variation letters, and leaver documentation.
* Maintain high‑quality, GDPR‑compliant HR records.
* Monitor probation periods, fixed‑term contract end dates, and policy updates.
* Assist with HR project work and support consistent use of HR systems and digital workflows.
* Line‑manage the HR Assistant, overseeing transactional activity and administration.
* Maintain a visible, responsive presence across academies and build strong stakeholder relationships.
* Ensure compliance, confidentiality, and operational excellence.
About You
* Approachable, empathetic, and professional, with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues across the Trust.
* Calm under pressure, able to stay composed and solution‑focused when managing competing priorities.
* Confident and credible, able to have constructive conversations and provide clear guidance with tact.
* Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working flexibly across different sites and priorities.
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Pragmatic and fair, applying sound judgment and maintaining consistency.
* Reliable, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
* Detail‑focused and conscientious, with a strong sense of accountability and follow‑through.
* Positive and collaborative, helping to build a high‑performing, customer‑focused team culture.
Benefits
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 24/7 GP access
* Cash Healthcare plan
* Staff Rewards Gateway
* Smart Tech
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.
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