HR Advisor

St Elizabeth's Centre; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

On-site parking

Accommodation options

Enhanced DBS

Recommend a Friend scheme

Professional development

Job summary

St Elizabeth's in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide practical HR guidance across the organisation. You’ll partner with managers, support complex employee relations matters and help shape People initiatives on-site.

The role is permanent and full-time, with benefits including pension contributions, DBS checks, and ongoing professional development, based in our on-site team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR advisory, senior advisory or business partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting or managing employee relations matters.
• Confidence advising, coaching and challenging managers.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience appropriate to your level.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations matters (absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance).
• Support or lead complex ER cases, investigations and formal processes.
• Coach and develop managers to effectively lead their teams.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and wider People initiatives.
• Contribute to HR policies, processes and manager training.
• Build strong relationships with managers and senior leaders.
• Use HR data and workforce insights to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Coaching managers

Change management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW)
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Working arrangements: On-site, Monday–Friday

Less HR from a distance. More HR where it actually happens.

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge?

Pperhaps you're already working at a senior level and looking for greater responsibility. Or maybe you're an established HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, solving people challenges and making a genuine difference.

At St Elizabeth's, we're growing and evolving, and we're looking for the right person to join our People Team.

We're more interested in what you can bring than the job title you currently hold.

Whether your strengths lie in providing excellent day-to-day HR advice, managing complex employee relations matters or supporting senior leaders with wider people challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Why this role is different

This isn't a hybrid role – and here's why.

You’ll be based with us on-site in Much Hadham, working alongside the managers and teams you support.

You’ll build relationships, understand the challenges our services face and have those everyday conversations that can prevent small issues becoming bigger problems.

You’ll be part of a supportive People Team, with the opportunity to influence how we work and contribute to the future development of our organisation.

About St Elizabeth's

Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth's is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and other complex needs.

With approximately 700 colleagues across education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities, we offer a genuinely varied and rewarding environment.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Aspirational | Collaborative | Joyful | Compassionate

What you'll be doing

Working closely with our Head of People Relations and Policy and wider People Team, you'll provide professional, practical HR advice and support across the organisation.

Depending on your experience, you'll be involved in:

• Advising managers on employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance.
• Supporting or leading complex ER cases, investigations and formal processes.
• Coaching and developing managers to confidently manage their teams.
• Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and wider People initiatives.
• Contributing to HR policies, processes, manager training and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with managers and senior leaders.
• Using HR data and workforce insights to identify opportunities for improvement.

For candidates bringing more senior experience, there will be opportunities to take greater ownership of complex matters, influence organisational decisions and contribute to strategic People initiatives.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys the people side of HR, can build trust and knows how to balance employment legislation with practical, sensible solutions.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in an HR advisory, senior advisory or business partnering role.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting or managing employee relations matters.
• Confidence advising, coaching and challenging managers.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience appropriate to your level.

Experience within education, health, social care or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

You don't need to tick every box. We're interested in your experience, your approach and what you could bring to our team.

We're not going to pretend HR here will always be easy. But you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, support colleagues who do incredible work and help shape how our People function develops.

You’ll also enjoy:

• From 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card and discounted gym membership.
• Free on-site parking and subsidised staff transport.
• Affordable on-site accommodation options.
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS.
• £1,000 Recommend a Friend Scheme for eligible roles.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Ready for something different?

Whether you're an experienced HR Advisor ready for your next step or already operating at a more senior level, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for the right person, not simply the right job title.

The scope of the role and salary will reflect the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Join St Elizabeth's and do HR somewhere your advice can genuinely make a difference.

St Elizabeth’s Centre, South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW

St Elizabeth's Centre is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales