Human Resources Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing programmes

Induction during probation

Job summary

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a permanent, full-time HR Advisor to provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff. You will support employee relations, absence management, recruitment and policy implementation while upholding the Trust's values.

This role offers flexible working arrangements where appropriate, and a focus on accurate record-keeping, data reporting and people-focused projects to improve the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with staff at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff.
• Support employee relations including absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and retention.
• Ensure HR policies are applied consistently.
• Produce HR data and reports to support decisions.
• Support organisational change and HR projects.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.

Skills

HR advisory

Employment law

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Job description

This post sits within the HR team of Connect Multi-Academy Trust. The work is first-line HR advice to managers and staff, covering employee relations casework, absence management and performance, alongside recruitment and policy implementation. It is a permanent, full-time post where flexible working may be available, and the trust's four-month probation applies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters
• Support employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and retention activities
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and effectively
• Help ensure HR practices are fair, compliant and aligned with the Trust's values
• Support performance management and wider people initiatives that improve the employee experience
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Produce and analyse HR data and reports to support decision-making
• Support organisational change and people-focused projects
• Contribute to the development of HR policies, procedures and best practice

Experience

• Previous experience in an HR advisory or generalist HR role

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Strong working relationships and confident communication with people at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Positive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
• Commitment to an outstanding customer-focused HR service

Nice to have

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards one

What’s offered

• Welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
• Comprehensive induction during probation