HR Advisor (FTC)

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Ready to bring your HR expertise to a dynamic, people-focused college?

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional HR support. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the full employee lifecycle, shape wellbeing initiatives, and be a trusted partner to staff and managers across the College.

Main Purpose of the Role:

As our HR Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for all HR queries, providing clear, consistent, and professional advice. No two days are the same — you’ll be supporting everything from recruitment and induction to employee relations, HR reporting, and policy improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Providing first-line advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and performance management issues.
• Coaching managers on policies, procedures, probation, and appraisals.
• Leading and promoting wellbeing initiatives across campuses.
• Supporting absence management and liaising with external partners where needed.
• Producing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports.
• Driving the annual appraisal cycle.
• Managing a high volume of HR enquiries with efficiency and care.
• Supporting recruitment processes and delivering monthly staff inductions.
• Preparing HR documentation including contracts, payroll inputs, DBS checks, and employee records.
• Contributing to HR policy and process improvement.
• Assisting with payroll administration and safeguarding/PREVENT responsibilities.
• Offering cross-campus HR support and contributing to ad hoc projects.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

You will be someone who is confident, solutions-focused, and able to build strong relationships at every level. You’ll bring a calm, professional approach to busy workloads and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Essential:

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a busy HR environment.
• Sound understanding of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior HR colleagues.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 or relevant degree.
• Experience with HR administration including payroll processes.
• Experience updating policies and procedures.
• Previous HR experience within education.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You:

You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking HR team where your ideas, experience, and professional judgement will be valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive staff culture and supporting the College’s mission to foster an inclusive, safe, and inspiring workplace.