Interim HR Advisor

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Interim HR Advisor to support a Further Education college in East London. You will provide expert HR guidance to managers, handle employee relations matters and assist in organisational change initiatives.

Key responsibilities include payroll liaison via iTrent, policy development, workforce reporting, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The role lasts two months and pays £25-£30 per hour umbrella.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience handling employee relations and policy development.
• Familiarity with payroll and HRIS processes.
• Experience in Further Education or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence.
• Manage employee relations casework, prepare documentation and support consultation and organisational change processes.
• Support recruitment and selection, workforce planning, salary assessments and establishment management.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Produce and analyse workforce reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Process contractual changes through the iTrent HR system and work with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Monitor probation, performance reviews, mandatory training and sickness absence.
• Build effective relationships with managers, Trade Unions and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, safeguarding, health and safety and data protection requirements.

Skills

HR guidance

Employee relations

Payroll knowledge

HR systems

Communication skills

Project management

Equality & inclusion

FE environment experience

Education

CIPD membership

Tools

iTrent

Payroll systems

Job description

Interim HR Advisor, 2 months - Further Education - East London - £25-£30 per hour (umbrella)

Morgan Hunt are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our client within Further Education. Working in partnership with managers and the Senior Management Team, you will provide professional HR advice and support across the College, helping to deliver organisational objectives and promote effective people management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence.
• Manage employee relations casework, prepare documentation and support consultation and organisational change processes.
• Support recruitment and selection, workforce planning, salary assessments and establishment management.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Produce and analyse workforce reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Process contractual changes through the iTrent HR system and work with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Monitor probation, performance reviews, mandatory training and sickness absence.
• Build effective relationships with managers, Trade Unions and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, safeguarding, health and safety and data protection requirements.

Key Requirements

• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.
• Experience working in an HR function, providing advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience of employee relations, recruitment, HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, HR systems and IT software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with managers, manage projects and prioritise a demanding workload.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience in a Further Education or educational environment.
• Chartered CIPD membership, or Graduate CIPD membership with a commitment to achieving Chartered status.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.