HR Advisor

Royal College of Art; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal College of Art is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis to provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across the RCA. You will handle complex employee relations, coach managers, guide policies and employment law, support family-friendly leave and hybrid working, and oversee UKVI sponsorship responsibilities and policy development.

This role requires independent ER case management and a proactive, collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and working with senior stakeholders and Trade Union representatives.
• Practical experience of UKVI sponsorship, including the Sponsorship Management System and Certificates of Sponsorship.
• Experience of job evaluation and supporting organisational change.
• The ability to deliver engaging training and workshops for managers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to research HR issues and present clear advice and information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across RCA.
• Manage complex ER caseload and coach managers on HR policies and employment legislation.
• Advise on family-friendly leave, flexible working and hybrid arrangements.
• Oversee UKVI sponsorship responsibilities and contribute to policy development.

Skills

UK employment law

HR best practice

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

UKVI sponsorship

Training delivery

Analytical & communication

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team on a fixed-term basis, providing high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and support to managers and colleagues across the Royal College of Art.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of employee relations and people management matters. You will manage complex casework, coach and advise managers, and provide expert guidance on HR policies, employment legislation and terms and conditions.

You will play an important role in supporting colleagues through matters including conduct, capability, grievance, dignity at work and sickness absence, as well as organisational change, restructures, redundancy and redeployment. You will also advise on family-friendly leave, flexible working and hybrid working arrangements.

The role also includes UKVI sponsorship responsibilities, including issuing Certificates of Sponsorship and advising on relevant visa routes, alongside job evaluation, management training, HR projects and policy development.

We are looking for an HR professional with substantial experience of independently managing a diverse and complex ER caseload and providing confident, practical advice to managers.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and working with senior stakeholders and Trade Union representatives.
• Practical experience of UKVI sponsorship, including the Sponsorship Management System and Certificates of Sponsorship.
• Experience of job evaluation and supporting organisational change.
• The ability to deliver engaging training and workshops for managers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to research HR issues and present clear advice and information.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a broad HR portfolio and wants to make a positive contribution to the experience of staff and managers at the RCA.

RCA Benefits available here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/work-at-the-rca/staff-benefits/

The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected.

We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.