HR Advisor 6M FTC

JGA Recruitment; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group is seeking an HR Advisor for a six-month fixed-term contract to support multiple schools across Cheshire, Wirral and Liverpool. The role involves managing an existing employee relations caseload, advising Headteachers and School Business Managers on HR matters, and handling investigations from start to finish.

You will need essential HR casework experience in schools or LA settings, experience with disciplinary and grievance processes, and knowledge of Burgundy Book, NJC

Qualifications

• Essential HR casework experience within schools, multi-academy trusts or local authority school HR service.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases and conducting workplace investigations independently.
• Working knowledge of Burgundy Book, NJC Green Book and STPCD.

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence, probation and dignity at work cases from start to finish.
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports and draft case correspondence and outcome letters.
• Advise school leaders on employment law, HR policies and employee relations procedures.
• Support safeguarding-related staff allegations, including LADO liaison where required.
• Maintain accurate case records, produce management reports and support policy updates.
• Work with trade unions and external legal advisers where necessary.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Advising stakeholders

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Level 5 desirable

Job description

HR Advisor

£38,000-£40,000 FTE

6-Month FTC

Cheshire - Hybrid

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™

The Opportunity

JGA Recruitment Group is working with an established trust seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a six-month fixed-term contract, starting early November.

Supporting multiple schools across Cheshire, Wirral and Liverpool, you will manage an existing employee relations caseload, advising Headteachers and School Business Managers on a range of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence, probation and dignity at work cases from start to finish.
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports and draft case correspondence and outcome letters.
• Advise school leaders on employment law, HR policies and employee relations procedures.
• Support safeguarding-related staff allegations, including LADO liaison where required.
• Maintain accurate case records, produce management reports and support policy updates.
• Work with trade unions and external legal advisers where necessary.

About You

• Essential HR casework experience within a school, multi-academy trust or local authority schools HR service.
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases and conducting workplace investigations independently.
• Working knowledge of the Burgundy Book, NJC Green Book and STPCD.
• CIPD Level 3 or above; Level 5 desirable.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

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