People Advisor

Little Dukes Careers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational group in West London is seeking a People Advisor to enhance HR functions across two prep schools. The role emphasizes employee wellbeing, recruitment, and compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates are proactive and detail-oriented, ready to contribute to a supportive environment for staff and students alike.

Qualifications

• Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Strong HR administration skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment law and its application.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Oversee recruitment processes and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain HR policies and provide guidance to managers.

Skills

Employee Lifecycle

Employee Wellbeing

HR Administration

Employment Law

Relationship Building

Grievance and Disciplinary Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Job Title: People Advisor

On behalf of Dukes Education Group

Location: West London (onsite) - Notting Hill Prep School and Bassett House Prep School

Are you looking to work in an environment where each day presents new challenges? Do you enjoy being autonomous, setting your own priorities? Are you ready to handle everything from detailed administration to case management, employee engagement, and recognition? Consider advancing your HR career in the education sector.

Notting Hill Prep School and Bassett House Prep School are seeking an experienced HR Advisor / People Advisor to work across both sites, located a short walk from each other in Ladbroke Grove / Notting Hill. Prior experience in the education sector is not required; training on KCSIE and related regulations will be provided.

Candidates should be enthusiastic self-starters with a professional outlook and possess the following skills and experience:

1. Experience with the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and managing new starter and leaver procedures.
2. Support for employee wellbeing, including assisting colleagues on long-term sickness absence or requiring reasonable adjustments due to health conditions or disabilities.
3. Strong experience in maintaining HR administration systems, including HR databases, with high attention to detail and accountability for quality work.
4. Knowledge of employment law and its application in the workplace.
5. Ability to build strong relationships at all organisational levels.
6. Experience managing grievance, disciplinary, performance, and attendance cases, including advising managers and issuing relevant documentation.
7. CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable.

The role involves:

1. Implementing wellbeing and engagement initiatives for both schools.
2. Managing recruitment processes and checks, including adhering to safer recruitment guidelines for schools.
3. Handling employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, attendance, performance issues, and long-term sickness cases.
4. Managing HR administration, including updating the HRIS and maintaining the Single Central Record.
5. Overseeing all elements of the employee lifecycle, such as onboarding, leavers, promotions, job descriptions, and contracts.
6. Developing and maintaining HR policies, and providing advice, training, and guidance to managers.
7. This role is based onsite five days per week during term time, with potential flexibility during school holidays, as agreed with the Headteacher.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including those that are 'spent'.

We are an equal opportunities employer.