HR Adviser

University of Chester; Exton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Exton is seeking an HR Adviser on a fixed-term contract until December 2025. The role involves delivering HR advice and support throughout the employee lifecycle and requires a level 3 HR qualification, alongside experience in a busy HR environment. Candidates should have strong knowledge of employment law and a proactive approach to their professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy HR environment.
• Up to date knowledge of equal opportunities legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees.
• Build and maintain credibility as an HR professional.
• Prioritise workload effectively in a demanding environment.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of employment law

Proactive approach to development

Education

Level 3 certificate in HR practice

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available as part of our expanding HR team at the University of Chester on a fixed term contract basis to 19/12/2025.

As HR Adviser you will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on the full employee lifecycle.

Due to the changing landscape of the Higher Education sector and consequently the challenges this brings in relation to people management practices, you must be able to build and maintain credibility as an HR professional, whilst operating within a consistently demanding environment.

You should have a level 3 certificate in HR practice (or near to completion) or equivalent HR qualification, with experience working as an HR generalist within a busy HR environment. Practical up to date knowledge of employment law and equal opportunities legislation are essential. We are looking for an individual with a proactive approach to continuous personal/professional development with the ability to prioritise their own workload within the role

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.