HR Advisor

Hays; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education trust is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join their growing team in Sheffield. This role offers the chance to partner with Site Heads, providing essential HR guidance and support across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 CIPD qualification and experience in generalist HR, particularly in employee relations and case management. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to enhancing HR practices in the education sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Paid mileage for travel

Excellent pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in generalist HR, particularly ER and case work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Heads to provide comprehensive HR advisory services.
• Manage ER case loads and support various HR projects.

Skills

Generalist HR skills

Employee Relations (ER)

Case Management

Project Management

Interest in Education Sector

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification

Relevant experience in HR

Job description

HR Advisor/ Partner - Sheffield and South Yorkshire area - £35000 to £42000 DOE and qualifications.

Agile working - mix of Head Office, various sites and home. Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days a week / 30 hours).

Your new company

A well established, reputable and growing education trust - with sites around the South Yorkshire region - and with more to join - are looking to recruit a HR Advisor into their growing team.

Your new role

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is to "partner" with Site Heads and Managers to provide a comprehensive HR advisory provision (HR guidance/advice, ER support, case management and also project work).

You will be responsible for an ER case load across a range of sites within the Trust, providing a proactive HR support service utilising key management information enabling Heads / Directors / Senior Managers to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively and contribute to the Trust.

You will also be involved in several projects of this growing organisation: change management, TUPE, Policy Review/Writing/Implementation, Process & Procedure review/improvements, HRIS development / implementation to name a few.

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Advisor to develop further and be involved in the development and establishment of a proactive HR service in a growing organisation - with career development potential.

What you'll need to succeed

The suitable applicant will ideally be minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified (or working towards, or have relevant level of experience).

1. Have experience of the full remit of generalist HR skills & knowledge, particularly ER and case work, and some involvement in previous HR projects.
2. Experience of education or similar regulated environment (safeguarding) is advantageous but not essential - but a keen interest in the education sector is.
3. Car owner/driving license due to multi-site attendance around South Yorkshire.

NB: Additional compliance is required for the 2nd stage interview onsite and an enhanced DBS will be taken for this post if successful.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary is on offer; £37000 to £42000 DOE (and if have education sector experience) and qualification levels.

1. 37 hours a week with flexibility. Also open to 4 days / 30 hours a week.
2. Varied place of work - head office, sites in your portfolio and home working.
3. Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days, plus 3 extra days for the Xmas close down - plus BHs/stats (NB an additional 5 days leave is offered after 5 years continuous service).
4. Expenses / paid mileage to cover travel to sites.
5. Excellent pension scheme.
6. Career progression / professional development.

What you need to do now

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