HR Advisor

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Advisor for a one-year maternity contract. The ideal candidate will support senior leaders with HR advice, manage recruitment processes, and maintain employee records. Key qualifications include a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification and prior HR experience within a school setting. Full-time, on-site role requiring strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships quickly.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience of HR within a school setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and senior leaders with professional HR advice.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from role definition to onboarding.
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date.
• Conduct required pre-employment checks.
• Build strong relationships with staff, offering support and guidance.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations cases.
• Help deliver HR projects that drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to build positive relationships

Empathy and resilience

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an efficient and professional HR Advisor for a one year maternity contract, to join this dynamic secondary school, improving organisational performance and being a trusted partner to leaders across the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and senior leaders with professional HR advice.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment - from defining roles to onboarding successful candidates.
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date across all systems.
• Conduct all required pre-employment checks.
• Build strong relationships with staff, offering support and guidance when needed.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations cases (grievance, capability & disciplinary).
• Help deliver HR and change management projects that drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification. Strong organisational skills, ability to plan ahead, excellent communication, capacity to build positive relationships quickly and effectively, demonstrating empathy and resilience. Experience of HR within a school setting is essential for this role.

Working Hours

Full time, on site role, 35 hours per week, all year through.