HR Adviser

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Yeovil is seeking a passionate HR Advisor to provide expert support in HR policies, procedures, and employee relations. You will lead onboarding processes and enhance staff engagement. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills and CIPD Level 3 qualification. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 18.9% employer contributions

Free onsite gym

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a people-focused role.
• Calm, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and staff on HR policies and employment law.
• Lead new starter inductions and staff engagement initiatives.
• Produce workforce reports for decision-making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

Bring your HR skills to life with this exciting opportunity to join Yeovil College as a HR Advisor. Make a real impact in a role where your contributions truly matter. Yeovil College is committed to building a people-centred culture, and we’re looking for a passionate, proactive HR Advisor to help lead the way. Join a motivated, supportive team dedicated to driving positive change, supporting staff, and overcoming challenges. If you’re seeking a role that’s varied, rewarding, and full of purpose—this is the chance you’ve been waiting for!

You’ll be at the heart of our HR service – advising managers and staff on policies, procedures, and employment law, and providing expert support on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance cases. You’ll lead the way on new starter inductions, probation reviews, and staff engagement initiatives, helping to create a smooth and supportive onboarding experience. Your eye for detail will keep our HR systems accurate and up to date, and you’ll produce regular and ad-hoc workforce reports to support informed decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in delivering HR projects that improve processes and enhance the overall employee experience. Apply now and be part of shaping a positive, people-first culture at Yeovil College.

What we're looking for:

•Proven experience in a people-focused role, with strong interpersonal skills and a consistently professional approach.

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards.

• A trusted team player who handles confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

• Calm, adaptable, and resilient under pressure, with the drive to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, able to manage a busy workload, meet deadlines, and juggle competing demands.

• Confident in building effective working relationships at all levels.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £26,790

• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round

• 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)

• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions

• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Employee assistance programme

• Free onsite gym

• Subsidised catering facilities

• Access to free staff parking

Don't miss out!

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.