Hr Advisor

Tyne Coast College; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyne Coast College is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide a professional generalist HR advisory service across the College, supporting managers and staff on a wide range of people matters while contributing to strategic workforce initiatives.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will handle employee relations, change, recruitment, attendance and policy development, coaching managers through complex issues and promoting a positive, high-performing culture; lead wellbeing initiatives and

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing a generalist HR advisory service within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and employee relations.
• Experience managing a varied HR casework portfolio independently.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience using HR systems and workforce data to identify trends and inform action.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional generalist HR advisory service across the College.
• Support managers and employees on a wide range of people matters.
• Counsel leaders on employee relations, organisational change, recruitment and attendance.
• Coach managers through complex people issues and develop a positive workplace culture.
• Lead the College's staff wellbeing agenda, coordinating wellbeing initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and maintain participation in health-award schemes.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Communication

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Wellbeing

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: South Shields and Wallsend

Salary: £39,669 - £47,439 per annum

Are you a proactive HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, providing expert advice and helping organisations create positive workplaces where people can succeed?

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Advisor to join our HR team.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide a professional generalist HR advisory service across the College, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people matters while contributing to strategic workforce initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work closely with leaders across curriculum and professional service areas, providing expert advice on employee relations, organisational change, recruitment, attendance management, policy development and employment legislation. You will manage a diverse caseload, coach managers through complex people issues and contribute to the development of a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

A key aspect of this role is leading the College's staff wellbeing agenda, including coordinating wellbeing initiatives, analysing workforce data and maintaining the College's participation in the Better Health at Work Award.

About You

• Significant experience providing a generalist HR advisory service within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and employee relations.
• Experience managing a varied HR casework portfolio independently.
• The ability to influence, challenge and support managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience of using HR systems and workforce data to identify trends and inform action.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• You will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (or equivalent experience) and be passionate about delivering a professional, customer-focused HR service.

Why Join Us?

At Tyne Coast College, you'll join a supportive HR team committed to making a positive impact on the employee experience. You'll have the opportunity to influence organisational development, lead meaningful wellbeing initiatives and contribute to the success of an ambitious and values-driven college.

Closing date: 25th October 2026

Shortlist date: 26th October 2026

Interview date: TBC