HR Advisor

CATS Global Schools; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to provide professional HR support, promote employee engagement, and deliver HR projects. Ideal candidates should have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and a passion for developing into an HR Business Partner. The role offers flexibility with full or part-time contract hours and competitive benefits including salaries and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Income Protection

Death in Service Benefit

Contributory Pension

Health Assist Programme

Long Service Award

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPD Level 5.
• Extensive casework experience preferred.
• Ability to develop into an HR Business Partner.

Responsibilities

• Provides HR support and guidance to line managers.
• Promotes employee engagement and implements actions.
• Champions quality annual appraisals and training.
• Delivers HR projects across the business.
• Attends interviews for senior candidates.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Training and development

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

The HR Advisor is a key position within the HR team delivering a professional advice service to multiple areas and supporting the HR Business Partners across our Schools. Working as part of a proactive, innovative, and responsive P&E team, you will provide pragmatic, creative and business focused People solutions and recommendations along with supporting wider business projects. This role will provide exposure to several locations, departments and stakeholders, and would suit an experienced HR Advisor looking for suitable experience to develop into an HR Business Partner in the future. You will need to be qualified to CIPD Level 5 and will ideally have extensive case work experience. You will be based at CATS Global Schools Head Office in Cambridge, however occasional travel to other sites within Cambridge and the UK may be required. We are flexible on the contract hours; the role can be full or part time - please state your preference in your application.

Responsibilities

• HR Advising: Provides support, advice and guidance to line managers and employees in relation to HR policies and procedures, employee relation issues and organisational change.
• Promotes employee engagement, analysing the data from engagement surveys and working with the schools to proactively implement actions.
• Champions the completion of good quality annual appraisals and supports any gaps in learning needs.
• Ensures central communication is delivered across their business area.
• Delivers and supports the business on a wide range of HR projects.
• Attends as a panel member where required, at interview and selection events for senior candidates and contributes to the decision-making process relating to the most appropriate choice of candidate.
• Advising managers on how to deal with difficult conversations and improve on soft skills.
• Identify development needs of supervisors and managers
• Creating and delivering training on best practises
• Monitoring absences levels and assisting with ill health capability

About CATS Global Schools

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, and China.

We create a positive learning environment where every staff and student is empowered to contribute to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Income Protection
• Death in Service Benefit
• Contributory Pension
• Health Assist Programme
• Long Service Award - additional days holiday for each year of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Professional and Personal Development through accredited courses and our training partner Linked In Learning
• A fun and supportive workplace

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

And Finally

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.