Human Resources Advisor

Connect Multi Academy Trust; West Shield Row Villas; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming and supportive team

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives and employee‑ass

Impactful role supporting colleagues

Job summary

Connect Multi-Academy Trust in North Durham is seeking a proactive Human Resources Advisor to join our friendly HR team. You will provide practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle, collaborating with managers and staff to deliver a high-quality HR service.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with flexible working options, a competitive salary of £34,811 to £43,149, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR advisory or generalist HR role.
• Good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention activities.
• Assist with employee relations casework and attendance management.
• Ensure HR policies are applied consistently and effectively.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data for decision-making.
• Contribute to HR policy development and HR projects.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employment legislation knowledge

Relationship building

Organisation & prioritisation

Customer-focused service

Solutions-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification (desirable)

Job description

Human Resources Advisor

Location: Connect Multi-Academy Trust, North Durham
Salary: Grade 5/6 £34,811 to £43,149 (starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, full year but flexible working options may be available

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR support? We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Human Resources Advisor to join our friendly and supportive HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building positive relationships, providing trusted advice, and helping create a workplace where colleagues can thrive. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As a Human Resources Advisor, you will provide practical, timely and professional HR advice and guidance on a wide range of people matters. Working closely with managers and colleagues, you'll help ensure our HR practices are fair, compliant and aligned with our values.

You will support recruitment and onboarding, employee relations casework, attendance management, policy implementation, performance management and wider people initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.

• 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.

• 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.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an HR advisory or generalist HR role.

• Possesses a good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.

• Builds strong working relationships and communicates confidently with people at all levels.

• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.

• Takes a positive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.

• Is committed to providing an outstanding customer-focused HR service.

• Holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification or is working towards one (desirable).

What We Offer

• A 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.

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to colleagues and organisational success.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your HR career, contribute to meaningful people initiatives and work alongside passionate colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust. You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.