HR Advisor

Richmond Adult Community College; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution is seeking an HR Advisor to support the Head of HR and provide high-quality HR services across the College. The role requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience in a busy HR department being essential. Candidates should have or be working towards a CIPD qualification. The position emphasizes safer recruitment and diversity in the workforce and offers a range of benefits for employees.

Benefits

Pensions

UniDays

Teacher Perks

Carparking

Counselling

Cycle Scheme

Costco

Education

Season Ticket Loans

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounted Software

Discounted Room Hire

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy HR department is essential.
• Experience in an advisory role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR and provide operational HR service across the College.
• Work effectively as part of the HR team.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment checks and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Tools

IT systems

Job description

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to play a significant part in the college and make a difference every day.

As HR Advisor, you will support the Head of HR and work as part of the HR team to provide a highly quality, business focused, flexible, and operational HR service across the College.

About You

You will be highly organised and a good problem solver. You will also be expected to demonstrate flexibility in your approach, along with great communication skills. You will need to be competent using IT and systems and have the ability to work accurately, with good attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.

You will have current experience working in a busy Human Resources department, ideally within an Education setting. Previous experience in an advisory role is advantageous, however we welcome applications from HR administrators with a good understanding of HR operations and Employee Relations procedures. The ideal candidate will have knowledge/experience of safer recruitment and a CIPD qualification, or working toward it.

Candidates without previous experience in HR department will not be considered for this post.

Please, ensure the application forms and supporting statement are fully completed before submitting the application as CVs are not accepted.

If you need any support completing the application form or needs a different format please contact for assistance.

For any questions about the role please contact HR at and we will be happy to respond to any queries you may have.

Further details:

About RHACC

RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Teacher Perks
• Carparking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.