Education HR Advisor — Multi-School Impact

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven organisation

Collaborative HR team

Career development opportunities

Dynamic role with variety

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support managers across multiple schools from its Chelmsford offices. The role covers absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and more, with a focus on practical advice and compliance.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding and Single Central Records, partnering on change projects such as TUPE and restructures. Strong HR data skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Strong up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience advising managers on people issues across HR matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative and people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to HR professional for managers across multiple schools.
• Provide practical advice on employee relations – absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and more.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and compliance including Single Central Records.
• Partner with leaders on change projects (TUPE, restructures, organisational change).
• Deliver insights through HR data to drive better decision-making.
• Help shape HR policies and ensure best practice and legal compliance.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Employment law knowledge

HR advisory

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support managers across multiple schools from its Chelmsford offices. The role covers absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and more, with a focus on practical advice and compliance.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding and Single Central Records, partnering on change projects such as TUPE and restructures. Strong HR data skills and a collaborative approach are essential.