HR Advisor

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an efficient HR Advisor for a full-time position in a dynamic secondary school. This role involves supporting senior leaders with HR advice, managing recruitment, and maintaining accurate employee records. Candidates must have a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification and have experience in a school HR environment. The position offers 35 hours per week and requires strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• Experience of HR within a school setting is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and senior leaders with HR advice.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date.
• Conduct all required pre-employment checks.
• Build strong relationships with staff.
• Assist with employee relations cases.
• Help deliver HR projects for continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Building relationships

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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

As HR Advisor you will be responsible for :

• 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.
• Conducting 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.

On a personal note, the HR Advisor will be a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified, bringing strong organisational skills and the natural ability to plan ahead. You will be an excellent communicator and able to build positive relationships quickly and effectively, demonstrating empathy and resilience. Experience of HR within a school setting is essential for this role.

This is a full time, on site role, working 35 hours per week, all year through.

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