HR Adviser

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Adviser to join a prominent FE College in Essex. This hybrid position involves supporting employee relations, managing contracts and absences, and embedding health & wellbeing strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR, particularly in fast-paced environments. Willingness to travel is a must.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in handling complex employee relations.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment preferred.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relation queries including capability issues.
• Track and process probations, absences, and contract changes.
• Lead in embedding health & wellbeing strategy.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations management

Coaching and mentoring skills

Change management expertise

Job description

HR Adviser - Education Sector - Essex with hybrid working - up to £35,000

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Adviser to join a leading FE College based across Essex.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting all employee relation queries including capability and conduct issues, grievance and disciplinary procedures.
2. Working closely with the HR Associate to ensure that probations, absences, and changes to contracts are tracked, recorded, and processed.
3. Taking a lead role in embedding the health & wellbeing strategy.
4. Assisting the HR Business Partner in areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement, and talent analytics.
5. Coaching, mentoring, and advising peers and junior employees.

Candidate Profile

You should be an experienced HR Generalist or HR Adviser with a proven track record in dealing with complex employee relations, supporting managers through change projects, and providing effective HR guidance. Experience in a fast-paced operational environment is preferred, ideally within the education sector, though this is not essential. You must be willing to travel between a couple of sites.

About Morgan Hunt

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency specializing in interim, contract, and temporary placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, and job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and abilities.