Your newpany
Hays is working with an Education Trust who are seeking a proactive and hardworking HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide HR guidance and support. Our client has numerous primary and secondary schools based throughout the region, although the successful candidate will primarily be based at their Head Office on the outskirts of Norwich. The successful candidate will work closely with Head Teachers and Senior Leaders within the business, supporting and providing guidance on employee relation cases. This is a great opportunity to work with a small but friendly and supportive team who believe in supporting one another and providing excellent HR services to the wider business.
Your new role
1. You’ll manage a varied and busy caseload, including:Disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management casesLong-term sickness absence and attendance managementRestructuring and organisational change supportFlexible working requests and employment policy interpretationProviding clear, practical, and confident HR advice to head teachers and managersWorking with data to support decisions and improve attendance and ouesContributing to continuous improvement, including new system implementation
What you'll need to succeed
2. Is CIPD Level 5 qualified, working towards it, or has equivalent experience
3. Has at least two years’ experience in an HR Advisor or ER‑focused role
4. Is confident managingplex ER cases independently
5. Can challenge Head Teachers constructively while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
6. Remains calm, professional, and solution‑focused under pressure.
7. Builds trust quickly across a wide range of stakeholders
What you'll get in return
8. £34,434 - £36,636 per annum
9. Flexible working hours
10. A role with real purpose having an immediate impact on the business
11. A genuinely supportive and weing HR team
12. Hybrid working after training (up to 2 days WFH)
13. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
14. Access to an excellent working location at Norwich Business Park, close to shops, gym, and amenities
15. Opportunity to broaden your ER experience