HR Advisor

Study Group UK Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Study Group UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR professional on a temporary basis to support employee relations projects across directorates. You will manage ER caseloads, provide HR advisory support, and ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and record-keeping requirements.

The six-month fixed-term contract is based at Brighton Head Office with remote options. The role involves partnership with managers, handling consultation processes, and delivering practical HR guidance

Qualifications

• Professional HR qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of managing disciplinaries, capability, probation and grievance processes.
• Experience working in a fast pace commercial organisational environment.
• Experience of delivering HR advice in accordance with defined procedures.
• Experience of managing an assigned ER caseload.
• UK Employment Law Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned employee relations caseload which may include disciplinary, grievance, capability (performance/ill health) up to dismissal.
• Conduct Occupational Health Referrals and support managers to implement recommendations.
• Support managers to effectively manage employee performance during probation periods.
• Provide guidance to employees on flexible working, family friendly, wellbeing matters or signpost as appropriate
• Provide advice in line with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping of informal and formal cases in line with procedures.
• Schedule consultation meetings
• Issue correspondence - letters, organise consultation packs.
• Attend consultation meetings - individual and collective
• Provide support and guidance to managers
• Accurate note taking during consultation meetings
• Distribute notes for review and agreement. Ensure an agreed final version for record.
• Respond to employee queries and sign post for appropriate support

Skills

HR professional

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

UK Employment Law

Probation & performance

Education

HR qualification or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term - 6 month contract
Location: Brighton Head Office, Brighton - Remote

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join us on a temporary basis to support a range of people-related projects and organisational initiatives across multiple directorates. The role will involve supporting consultation activity where required, attending meetings, and ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping throughout.
You will also provide HR Advisory support, managing an assigned Employee Relations caseload across a range of informal and formal matters. Working closely with managers, you will deliver practical HR guidance and support in line with company policies, procedures and employment legislation, helping to achieve positive outcomes for both the business and employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Manage assigned employee relations caseload which may include disciplinary, grievance, capability (performance/ill health) up to dismissal.
• Conduct Occupational Health Referrals and support managers to implement recommendations.
• Support manager's to effectively manage employee performance during probation periods.
• Provide guidance to employees on flexible working, family friendly, wellbeing matters or signpost as appropriate
• Provide advice in line with relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping of informal and formal cases in line with procedures.
• Schedule consultation meetings
• Issue correspondence - letters, organise consultation packs.
• Attend consultation meetings - individual and collective
• Provide support and guidance to managers
• Accurate note taking during consultation meetings
• Distribute notes for review and agreement. Ensure an agreed final version for record.
• Respond to employee queries and sign post for appropriate support

ABOUT YOU

• Professional HR qualification or equivalent experience.
• Redundancy guidance and support
• Experience of managing disciplinaries, capability, probation and grievance processes.
• Experience working in a fast pace commercial organisational environment.
• Experience of working with different levels of management capability and across different functions
• Experience of delivering HR advice in accordance with defined procedures
• Experience of managing an assigned ER caseload.
• UK Employment Law Legislation
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our .