Job Details
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a HR Advisor to provide high-quality, first-line HR advice and support across the College. This is a busy and varied role, where you'll support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and wellbeing to employee relations, payroll, and performance management.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To provide first-class HR advice and support to staff, managers, and senior leaders across the College. You will manage a high volume of HR queries, support the employee lifecycle, and play a key role in initiatives such as wellbeing, performance management, absence, and staff development.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
* Advise and support managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability.
* Coach and develop managers in HR policies, procedures, and good practice.
* Prepare documentation to support managers in effective staff management.
* Lead on college-wide wellbeing initiatives and staff engagement.
* Support the management of short- and long-term absence cases.
* Drive the appraisal and performance management process across the College.
* Support recruitment, including preparing documentation, organising interviews, and onboarding.
* Facilitate monthly staff induction sessions.
* Provide accurate payroll administration and reporting each month.
* Produce HR reports and analysis for senior leaders and external bodies.
* Support with HR administration including contracts, DBS checks, and record keeping.
* Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
* Ensure safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety are embedded in all HR practices.
* Undertake ad-hoc HR projects and cross-campus work as required.
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).
* Significant experience in a HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment.
* Strong knowledge of employment legislation (e.g. discrimination, TUPE, statutory rates).
* Proven experience providing advice on employee relations matters.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider HR team.
* Strong coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive.
Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience in payroll administration and reporting.
* Experience contributing to HR policy and procedure development.
* Background in the education sector.
The right candidate will have: This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy and varied environment. You'll be a confident HR professional who can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Resilient, approachable, and collaborative, you'll be passionate about driving positive HR practice and making a real difference across the College.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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