HR Advisor - Schools

Hoople Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in local business support services is seeking a part-time HR Advisor for Schools in Herefordshire. This position involves providing expert HR advice, managing complex casework, and collaborating with educational professionals. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience, showcasing strong expertise in employment law and effective interpersonal skills. Flexible working days and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Rising to 31 days after 5 years

Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Experience in the schools sector preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR advice and support to schools and academies.
• Manage complex employee relations casework via multiple communication methods.
• Develop school-based HR policies and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Education

CIPD Qualification

Equivalent Experience

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: HR Advisor - Schools

Hours: 22.5 per week

Location: Auxilium House, School sites - mainly required to be on-site in Herefordshire

Salary: £19,042 - £19,869 actual salary (FTE £31,314 - £32,675) based on a 22.5hr week, full-year working pattern (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: 20th June 2025

Applications will be considered for full-year working or term time plus 4 weeks (42 weeks). Working days can be flexible, to be discussed at interview.

Hoople has an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor (Schools) to provide comprehensive, professional, high-quality advice and support on all HR disciplines to schools and academies. This includes supporting clients with complex employee relations casework via email, telephone, Teams, and onsite, acting as an investigating officer, report writing, and attending formal meetings. The role involves developing school-based HR policies and procedures, working closely with Trade Union representatives, and designing/delivering training sessions on HR topics.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, TUPE, redundancy, appraisal, and capability. Experience within the schools sector and knowledge of school-specific legislation (e.g., Burgundy Book, School Teachers Pay & Conditions, School Staffing Regulations) is beneficial but not essential.

We seek an experienced HR professional, preferably fully CIPD qualified or with equivalent experience, with strong employment law knowledge, excellent time management and interpersonal skills, capable of working autonomously, and able to make professional decisions in challenging environments.

The role requires travel throughout Herefordshire to attend school meetings, sometimes at short notice. Own transport for business use is required.

We offer 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, an Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme, and a flexible benefits package including discounts, leave options, cycle scheme, and healthcare plans.

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Flexible working requests and reasonable adjustments will be considered. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

About The Company

Our vision: To provide excellent business support services to the public sector and those who work with them.

Our mission: Creating and building trusted, sustainable relationships to deliver critical services for our key customers.

Our values:

• Passion for improvement - Continuous development of effective service delivery
• Customer focus - Satisfying customers and supporting their independence
• Professional integrity - Upholding technical expertise and values
• Mutual support - Encouraging and supporting each other for excellent performance
• Ambition - Committed to successful service delivery to organizations, communities, and individuals