HR Advisor: Employee Relations & Recruitment

Hopwood Hall; Middleton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a proactive HR Adviser to join the Human Resources team in Middleton on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide HR guidance, support recruitment and onboarding, manage employee relations cases, and advise managers on policy application and best practice.

You will monitor HR data, support organisational change, and maintain confidential records while building strong relationships with staff and managers.

Qualifications

• Has experience working in a generalist HR role.
• Has experience advising managers and supporting employee relations cases.
• Has a good understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Can communicate confidently and build positive working relationships.
• Is organised, approachable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Is committed to delivering a professional and responsive HR service.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice to managers on the application of HR policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Manage routine and moderately complex employee relations cases, including sickness absence and attendance management; probation; capability and performance management; conduct and disciplinary matters; grievances; flexible working requests; dignity at work concerns; family-friendly leave; reasonable adjustments.
• Attend formal meetings and hearings as the HR representative, advising managers on process and appropriate next steps.
• Support managers to prepare appropriately for formal meetings, including reviewing correspondence, evidence and meeting documentation.
• Produce or quality-check invitations, outcome letters, management guidance and case documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, including actions, timescales and outcomes.

Skills

Employee relations

Advising managers

HR policies and procedures

Employment law knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a proactive HR Adviser to join the Human Resources team in Middleton on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide HR guidance, support recruitment and onboarding, manage employee relations cases, and advise managers on policy application and best practice.

You will monitor HR data, support organisational change, and maintain confidential records while building strong relationships with staff and managers.