HR Advisor

TeacherActive; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Referral scheme

Market-leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team in Cambridge, with occasional travel to Huntingdon. You will provide expert advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment, and policy application, helping to deliver a high-quality people service aligned with our workforce strategy.

The role requires CIPD qualification and significant HR advisory experience, with strong knowledge of employment law and complex casework.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR qualification/experience).
• Significant experience in a HR advisory or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations casework.
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• Customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding for your assigned areas.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment law.
• Contribute to HR projects, staff development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.

Skills

CIPD/HR qualification

Employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Human Resources Advisor

Salary: GBP36,883 - GBP37,499 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Location: Cambridge with occasional travel as required to Huntingdon

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team. Working closely with managers across the College, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR matters, helping to deliver an excellent people service and support the College's Workforce Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding for your assigned areas
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment law.
• Contribute to HR projects, staff development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.

About You

You will have:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR qualification/experience).
• Significant experience in a HR advisory or generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations casework.
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• A customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented approach.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression Channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to GBP100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.