HR Advisor: Employee Relations in Education

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Worle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

CPD support

Family-friendly policies

Collaborative working environment

Career development in education sector

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR Ltd is seeking a People Advisor in Weston-super-Mare to provide expert HR advice across employee relations and policy areas. The role partners with senior leaders to support managers, handle complex casework, and contribute to initiatives that foster a positive school environment.

You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or have proven experience with strong employee relations, along with up-to-date knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and terms of employment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or proven HR Advisor experience with strong Employee Relations background.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and GDPR.
• Experience advising on pay, terms and conditions of employment.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases confidently and professionally.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Practical, solution-focused approach and sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance.
• Support managers with employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders across the organisation.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Assist with wider HR activities across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

GDPR knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Solution-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Alexander Mae HR Ltd is seeking a People Advisor in Weston-super-Mare to provide expert HR advice across employee relations and policy areas. The role partners with senior leaders to support managers, handle complex casework, and contribute to initiatives that foster a positive school environment.

You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or have proven experience with strong employee relations, along with up-to-date knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and terms of employment.