HR Adviser

Services For Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services organization in Birmingham is looking for an experienced HR Adviser to join their Human Resources team. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, knowledge of UK employment law, and experience in recruitment and talent management. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a significant impact on HR practices within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Pension and life assurance

Health care/cash back plans

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist required.
• Knowledge of ACAS, HMRC, and CIPD codes of practice preferred.
• Ability to handle employee grievances and maintain a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers in attracting and retaining talent.
• Advise on disciplinary/grievance cases and absence management.
• Assist with development and implementation of HR policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Sound knowledge of UK employment law

Recruitment and talent management

Employee relations

Policy development

Adaptability

Upholding confidentiality and integrity

Education

L5 CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Adviser

Services For Education
Birmingham, B7 4AX
£25,000 – 27,500
NEW

Are you an HR adviser looking to develop? Do you enjoy working in a small team where you can really make a difference? Can you help make good HR practice into reality for busy line managers and colleagues?

We're looking for an experienced HR Adviser to join our busy Human Resources team. Reporting to our HR Director, you'll bring a combination of skills, qualities and experiences including:

• People skills – excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with empathy and understanding to handle employee concerns and conflicts
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law – encompassing employment legislation; ACAS, HMRC and CIPD codes of practice and relevant guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education); contract law and discrimination rights
• Recruitment and talent management – able to support line managers with attracting, selecting and retaining our talent in line with the development of our EVP; providing guidance on effective interviewing, onboarding and continuing professional development
• Employee relations – support and advise on disciplinary/grievance cases and absence management; coaching line managers on how to create and maintain a positive culture and work environment
• Policy development – assist with the development and implementation of HR policy and practices that align with organisational goals and strategies; identifying areas for improvement based on an evidence‑based approach
• Adaptability – able to be flexible to respond to and manage diverse situations, whilst remaining focused on longer‑term plans; keeping up to date with industry trends and developments within the HR profession
• Ethical conduct – upholding confidentiality and integrity, and promoting the fair treatment of employees at all times

If you’re an experienced HR generalist (preferably holding at least an L5 CIPD qualification) looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please visit our website to view/download a detailed job description and person specification for the role, together with details on how to apply.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements (minimum 3 days in the office to suit the needs of the business)
• Pension, life assurance, critical illness and income protection cover plus flexible benefits package offering access to retail and leisure discounts, health care/cash back plans, cycle to work scheme and car breakdown cover