Human Resources Advisor

Cardiff and Vale College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to enhance our HR service. The role involves managing employee relations, providing HR guidance, and supporting recruitment in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong HR knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, and at least a Level 3 CIPD qualification. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor in education or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance on policies and employment law.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Support recruitment campaigns and workforce planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Package

Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% (£6401.98 (Min) - £6781.28 (Max)) is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.

Salary

£39,276 - £41,603 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% (£6401.98 (Min) - £6781.28 (Max)) is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.

Job category/type

Human Resources

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

REQ00000202

Responsibilities

Cardiff and Vale College are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our dedicated team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, proactive HR service across our college. Working in a busy and challenging environment, you will be supporting managers and staff across a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, casework, recruitment, performance management, and organisational change. Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Providing professional advice and guidance to managers on HR policy, employment law, and best practice.
• Managing a caseload of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.
• Leading on HR strategic projects and seeing these through to completion.
• Supporting the HR Recruitment advisor with recruitment campaigns, ensuring a smooth and inclusive process.
• Contributing to workforce planning, organisational development and change management initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with trade union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Developing and delivering management development training sessions to managers and colleagues.
  
  

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor (or equivalent), ideally within the further education or wider education sector.
• Proven ability of working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualified (Minimum Level 3) or working towards a higher level.
• A commitment to upholding the College values of Inspirational, Inclusive, Influential
• Welsh language skills whilst not essential would be desirable for this role.
• This post will be based at the City Centre Campus with some requirement to work across our other sites where necessary.
  
  

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 09/07/25 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or .

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The Colleges procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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