HR Advisor for Schools – Change, Compliance & Coaching

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a passionate HR Advisor to support managers across its multi-academy trusts in Chelmsford. You’ll handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and compliance while keeping HR data at the heart of decision making.

With CIPD Level 3 or equivalent, you’ll bring up-to-date employment law knowledge, strong communication, and a collaborative, service-minded approach to help schools thrive.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or equivalent experience.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law & HR best practice.
• Proven experience advising managers on people issues across a range of HR matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to influence and support at all levels.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
• A collaborative, resilient and people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to HR professional for managers across multiple schools.
• Provide practical advice on employee relations - absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and more.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and compliance, including Single Central Records.
• Partner with leaders on change projects (TUPE, restructures, organisational change).
• Deliver insights through HR data and help drive better decision-making.
• Help shape HR policies and ensure best practice and legal compliance.

Skills

Employment law

HR best practice

Stakeholder advising

Communication skills

Caseload management

Organisational skills

People-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a passionate HR Advisor to support managers across its multi-academy trusts in Chelmsford. You’ll handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and compliance while keeping HR data at the heart of decision making.

With CIPD Level 3 or equivalent, you’ll bring up-to-date employment law knowledge, strong communication, and a collaborative, service-minded approach to help schools thrive.