HR Advisor

St Brendan's Sixth Form College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join the People Team. This part-time role (25 hours per week) involves offering trusted HR advice, managing employee relations, and supporting inclusive recruitment practices. The ideal candidate is CIPD qualified with a strong understanding of employment law and a commitment to professional growth in a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting managers through various HR queries.
• Practical knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Offer advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Champion inclusive recruitment practices.
• Lead employee relations cases.
• Coach managers in people-centered leadership.

Skills

CIPD qualified (L3 or L5)

Knowledge of employment law

Ability to juggle competing deadlines

Coaching and training skills

Job description

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Permanent, Part Time: 25 hours a week: 09.30 – 15.00

At St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, people are at the heart of everything we do – from our incredible students to the dedicated staff who support them. We’re looking for an empathetic, skilled, and proactive HR Advisor to join our growing People Team and help shape a high-quality, people-first HR service across the College.

Why this role is for you:

This is more than a policy-based position — it’s an opportunity to be part of a small but ambitious team that values warmth, creativity, and doing things the right way. You’ll be the first point of contact for managers, a supportive voice during employee matters, and a driving force for smarter, more engaging recruitment and onboarding practices. You’ll also have space to contribute to the broader HR projects and strategic conversations that interest you/r growth.

Whether you're newly CIPD-qualified and looking to take the next step, or you're bringing broad generalist experience, we’ll support your development with career-graded progression and a commitment to your professional growth.

What you’ll be doing:

· Offering trusted advice across the employee lifecycle – from performance reviews to complex case management

· Championing inclusive recruitment and supporting a seamless onboarding experience

· Taking the lead on employee relations cases with sensitivity and confidence

· Coaching managers in best practice and people-centered leadership

· Contributing to training, policy development, payroll support and safeguarding practices

· Helping us stay up to date with employment law, compliance and HR trends

Who we’re looking for:

· You’re CIPD qualified (L3 or L5), or have the experience and competence that match

· You’ve supported managers through a range of HR queries and know when to offer guidance versus when to listen

· You bring practical knowledge of employment law and a drive to get things right

· You can juggle often competing deadlines with calm and tenacity

· You believe in continuous improvement — for yourself and for the people around you

· You’re ready to bring energy, care, and professionalism to every interaction

Why St Brendan’s?

We're a values-led college with a strong sense of community, shaped by our Catholic ethos and a shared commitment to inclusion, student success, and staff wellbeing. You'll be joining a team that genuinely supports one another and values a work environment rooted in trust, flexibility, and doing good work that makes a difference.

Safeguarding Statement

St Brendan's Sixth Form 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.

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Permanent, Part Time: 25 hours a week: 09.30 – 15.00

At St Brendan’s Sixth Form College, people are at the heart of everything we do – from our incredible students to the dedicated staff who support them. We’re looking for an empathetic, skilled, and proactive HR Advisor to join our growing People Team and help shape a high-quality, people-first HR service across the College.

Why this role is for you:

This is more than a policy-based position — it’s an opportunity to be part of a small but ambitious team that values warmth, creativity, and doing things the right way. You’ll be the first point of contact for managers, a supportive voice during employee matters, and a driving force for smarter, more engaging recruitment and onboarding practices. You’ll also have space to contribute to the broader HR projects and strategic conversations that interest you/r growth.

Whether you're newly CIPD-qualified and looking to take the next step, or you're bringing broad generalist experience, we’ll support your development with career-graded progression and a commitment to your professional growth.

What you’ll be doing:

· Offering trusted advice across the employee lifecycle – from performance reviews to complex case management

· Championing inclusive recruitment and supporting a seamless onboarding experience

· Taking the lead on employee relations cases with sensitivity and confidence

· Coaching managers in best practice and people-centered leadership

· Contributing to training, policy development, payroll support and safeguarding practices

· Helping us stay up to date with employment law, compliance and HR trends

Who we’re looking for:

· You’re CIPD qualified (L3 or L5), or have the experience and competence that match

· You’ve supported managers through a range of HR queries and know when to offer guidance versus when to listen

· You bring practical knowledge of employment law and a drive to get things right

· You can juggle often competing deadlines with calm and tenacity

· You believe in continuous improvement — for yourself and for the people around you

· You’re ready to bring energy, care, and professionalism to every interaction

Why St Brendan’s?

We're a values-led college with a strong sense of community, shaped by our Catholic ethos and a shared commitment to inclusion, student success, and staff wellbeing. You'll be joining a team that genuinely supports one another and values a work environment rooted in trust, flexibility, and doing good work that makes a difference.

Safeguarding Statement

St Brendan's Sixth Form 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.