HR Advisor

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Adviser to support its HR Business Partners. This role is essential for ensuring best practices in employee relations and HR processes are followed throughout the organization. The successful candidate will manage various HR functions, from onboarding new employees to handling complex casework, while contributing to the College's mission and values. With a focus on professional development and well-being, this position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Competitive salary

Employee Benefits Platform

Wellbeing support

Excellent pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy HR environment and handling formal cases.
• Knowledge of current HR trends and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and staff on HR processes related to performance and absence.
• Ensure all new employees are inducted and trained in HR systems.
• Process leave requests and maintain exit interview documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of employment law

Experience in HR environment

Sickness absence management

IT proficiency

Excellent relationship-building

Training delivery

Education

Certificate in HR Practice

Job description

Application Deadline:

26 May 2025

Department:

Human Resources

Location:

Liverpool

Compensation:

£32,979 / year

Description

The HR Adviser will support the HR Business Partners by providing a professional HR service to line managers and staff. They will work across the HR function to ensure best practices are followed, manage employee relations issues effectively, and contribute to the College’s mission and values.

The role involves handling general queries related to employee relations, attendance management, employment contracts, and pay, liaising with finance and payroll services. The HR Adviser will also guide staff and managers on HR policies and procedures, lead attendance management efforts to meet KPIs, and produce management information to support HR functions.

Under the guidance of HR Business Partners, the postholder will handle casework such as absence reviews, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure all new employees are inducted and trained in self-service and online systems.
2. Advise managers and staff on HR processes related to performance, absence, probation, job evaluation, flexible working, and leave entitlements.
3. Maintain HR systems in collaboration with the Data Protection and Information Coordinator, providing accurate information to managers.
4. Address performance concerns with managers and escalate issues as needed.
5. Process leave requests including maternity, paternity, compassionate leave, and others.
6. Maintain exit interview documentation and handle related paperwork, escalating issues appropriately.
7. Advise on conditions of service, pension schemes, and pre-retirement arrangements.
8. Support HRBPs in training staff and managers on new processes or legislative changes.
9. Represent the College positively within and outside the organization.
10. Participate in activities like enrolment, recruitment, and exam invigilation as required.
11. Comply with financial regulations and standards for procurement and asset management.
12. Ensure confidentiality and data protection compliance.

Professional Practice and Values

• Contribute to the College’s mission and values.
• Engage in personal professional development, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support college activities during key periods.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate in HR Practice or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and statutory requirements.
• Experience in a busy HR environment and handling formal cases.
• Experience in sickness absence management.
• Knowledge of current HR trends and practical application.
• Proficiency in IT and ability to organize workloads.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across all staff levels.
• Ability to deliver training as needed.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in resolving grievances and disputes.

Job Benefits

We value our staff and offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave, the highest in the City Region.
• Competitive salary, the highest within FE in the City Region.
• Access to discounts and savings via our Employee Benefits Platform.
• Wellbeing support including confidential counselling and lifestyle resources.
• Excellent pension schemes including Local Government, Teachers, and Aviva options.