HR Advisor

Trades Workforce Solutions; Bromley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for a secondary school in Bromley, UK. This full-time role involves providing essential HR support, managing recruitment processes, and advising on HR policies. Required qualifications include a CIPD Level 3 or relevant degree, as well as experience in HR guidance and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,000 - £40,000 and a range of excellent benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

LGPS pension

Free parking

Professional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or relevant Degree.
• Experience advising senior managers on employment law issues.
• Knowledge of HR policies/procedures, preferably in a school.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to the Headteacher and senior leadership.
• Manage all aspects of recruitment and onboarding.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures.

Skills

CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

Experience providing generalist HR advice

Knowledge of employment legislation

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Job: HR Advisor

School: Secondary School, Bromley, Southeast London

Annual Salary: £37,000 - £40,000

Start date: January 2026

Contract: Fixed term contract until July 2026, full-time hours, 52 weeks a year, based on-site but flexible working considered

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good secondary school in Bromley looking for an HR Advisor.

As an HR Advisor, you’ll provide generalist HR support to the Headteacher and the senior leadership team.

You will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, payroll administration, as well as maintaining and updating the school’s Single Central Record and HR systems.

You’ll provide advice on the school’s HR policies and procedures, draft contracts and letters and advise on disciplinaries, grievances and absence.

You’ll have:

• CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or relevant Degree
• Experience of providing generalist HR advice and support on HR policies/procedures, preferably in a school
• Experience of advising senior managers on employment law issues, including disciplinary, absence management, grievances and capability procedures
• Experience of recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, as well as updating a school’s Single Central Record
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• A strong understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity of issues
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

They offer a range of excellent benefits including LGPS pension, free parking, and excellent professional learning opportunities.

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this HR Advisor job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.