HR Advisor

USP College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to deliver outstanding HR support and manage the employee lifecycle. This is an exceptional opportunity to promote wellbeing initiatives and serve as a key partner for staff and managers. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 3, demonstrable experience in an HR advisory capacity, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a supportive team and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a busy HR environment.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior HR colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line advice on HR issues.
• Coaching managers on HR policies.
• Lead wellbeing initiatives across campuses.
• Manage recruitment processes and induction.
• Contribute to HR policy improvement.

Skills

Employee relations understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

CIPD Level 5 or relevant degree

Job description

Job Details

Ready to bring your HR expertise to a dynamic, people-focused college?

We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional HR support. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the full employee lifecycle, shape wellbeing initiatives, and be a trusted partner to staff and managers across the College.

Main Purpose of the Role

As our HR Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for all HR queries, providing clear, consistent, and professional advice. No two days are the same - you'll be supporting everything from recruitment and induction to employee relations, HR reporting, and policy improvement.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Providing first-line advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, and performance management issues.
• Coaching managers on policies, procedures, probation, and appraisals.
• Leading and promoting wellbeing initiatives across campuses.
• Supporting absence management and liaising with external partners where needed.
• Producing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports.
• Driving the annual appraisal cycle.
• Managing a high volume of HR enquiries with efficiency and care.
• Supporting recruitment processes and delivering monthly staff inductions.
• Preparing HR documentation including contracts, payroll inputs, DBS checks, and employee records.
• Contributing to HR policy and process improvement.
• Assisting with payroll administration and safeguarding/PREVENT responsibilities.
• Offering cross-campus HR support and contributing to ad hoc projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who is confident, solutions-focused, and able to build strong relationships at every level. You'll bring a calm, professional approach to busy workloads and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in a busy HR environment.
• Sound understanding of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior HR colleagues.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or relevant degree.
• Experience with HR administration including payroll processes.
• Experience updating policies and procedures.
• Previous HR experience within education.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You

You will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking HR team where your ideas, experience, and professional judgement will be valued. You'll play a key role in shaping a positive staff culture and supporting the College's mission to foster an inclusive, safe, and inspiring workplace.