HR Advisor

John Whitgift Foundation; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable foundation in Croydon is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join their HR team. This full-time, permanent role involves a blend of operational HR duties and strategic input, providing professional advice and support across the business. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of experience in a HR role, strong communication skills, and an understanding of data protection. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a HR related role.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding information and contracts.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development.
• Maintain employee records and support HR compliance.
• Provide advice on HR policies and employee relations.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of data protection and GDPR

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and approachable HR Advisor to join our dedicated HR team at Head Office. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of operational HR work and strategic input, providing professional advice and support to managers and employees across the business.

The successful candidate will contribute across a broad range of HR activities and help drive positive outcomes for the business whilst ensuring that people practices remain fair, consistent, legally compliant and aligned with the Foundation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Administration Team with the production of onboarding information (contracts, offers letters and Occupancy agreements)
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR reporting and compliance.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and best practices.
• Execute aspects of the Foundation’s absence management processes.
• Attend colleague meetings to accurately document minutes and provide HR support.
• Ensure HR Systems are kept up-to-date and reviewed regularly to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the Business

About You

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a HR related role.
• Excellent standard of written and verbal communication.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and changing workload.
• Computer literate, including proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and logical thinking abilities.
• Understanding of data protection, GDPR, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) would be an advantage.

This is a full time, permanent role, working 35 hours per week. The hybrid working arrangement is three days in the office and two days working remotely, with Wednesday as the designated anchor day.