HR Advisor

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in London is seeking a dynamic HR Advisor to support the school’s smooth operation. The successful candidate will offer HR advice, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with HR procedures. This full-time, permanent role offers up to £45K and great benefits including free lunches. Candidates should possess strong people skills and relevant HR experience.

Benefits

Free lunch in dining hall during term time

Flexible working considered

Qualifications

• Experience of handling complex employee relations matters fairly and confidently.
• Approachable with excellent people skills.
• Ability to work with discretion when managing highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support by responding promptly to enquiries.
• Work closely with the Bursar and HR Administrator for HR support.
• Monitor absences and maintain appraisal records on the HR system.

Skills

Experience of handling complex employee relations

Excellent people skills

Strong customer/client service skills

Professional communication

Strong organisation skills

Competent Microsoft Office skills

Education

Part or full CIPD qualification

Job description

HR Advisor
Independent School
Permanent
Up to £45K
Harley Street
3-HRAQ/RVF

The Client:
A leading independent girls' school who pride themselves on their hard work, strong values and exceptional achievements. They are looking for a dynamic, professional and personable HR Advisor to support with the smooth running of the school.

About the HR Advisor role:

This is a generalist HR role with a breadth of responsibilities and the opportunity for development. Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide HR advice, guidance and support by responding promptly and accurately to enquiries and resolving all matters on HR processes and procedures
• To work closely with the Bursar and HR Administrator to provide a coherent and consistent HR support across the College and Prep
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR system
• Monitor absences
• Maintain appraisal records on the HR system
• Advise line managers on performance management processes and ensure all staff receive an effective, annual performance review documentation
• Regular maintenance and organisation of office filing systems, retaining documents, correspondence and other records in line with HR and GDPR procedures
• Participate in training and development activities and programmes and attend and participate in meetings as required
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Bursar as commensurate with the post

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience of handling complex employee relation matters fairly and confidently
• Approachable with excellent people skills
• Part or full CIPD qualification desirable
• Strong customer/client service skills
• Professional communication across a range of stakeholders and the ability to work with discretion when managing highly confidential information
• Team-orientated and also comfortable working autonomously
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Competent Microsoft Office skills.

Further Details:

• An amazing opportunity to progress your HR career in a stimulating environment
• Competitive salary based on relevant experience
• Flexible working will be considered (full time or part time and/or term time only)
• Great benefits including free lunch in the dining hall during term time
• Up to £45K
• Full-time, permanent role

If you are looking to take the next step in your HR career with the opportunity to make a real contribution and join a collaborative team, then please apply today!