People Advisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Worle; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

CPD support

Family-friendly policies

Collaborative working environment

Career development in education sector

Job summary

Alexander Mae HR Ltd is seeking a People Advisor in Weston-super-Mare to provide expert HR advice across employee relations and policy areas. The role partners with senior leaders to support managers, handle complex casework, and contribute to initiatives that foster a positive school environment.

You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or have proven experience with strong employee relations, along with up-to-date knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and terms of employment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or proven HR Advisor experience with strong Employee Relations background.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and GDPR.
• Experience advising on pay, terms and conditions of employment.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases confidently and professionally.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Practical, solution-focused approach and sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance.
• Support managers with employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders across the organisation.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Assist with wider HR activities across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

GDPR knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Solution-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

People Advisor

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £37,562 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

This is an excellent opportunity to support school leaders and employees across a family of schools, providing practical HR advice and helping to create an outstanding working environment for staff.

Working as part of a supportive People Team, you will partner with senior leaders to provide expert advice across the full range of employee relations matters. You'll be responsible for delivering pragmatic HR solutions, supporting managers with complex casework and contributing to a variety of people-focused projects and initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance.
• Support managers with employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders across the organisation.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Assist with wider HR activities across the employee lifecycle.

About you

You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or have proven experience working as an HR Advisor with a strong employee relations background.

You will also have:

• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and GDPR.
• Experience advising on pay, terms and conditions of employment.
• A proven ability to manage employee relations cases confidently and professionally.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A practical, solution-focused approach and sound judgement.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

What's on offer

• Salary of £37,562
• 37 hours per week, all year round
• Excellent learning and development opportunities with dedicated CPD support
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies
• Recognition of continuous service
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to build a rewarding HR career within the education sector, making a real difference to schools, staff and young people.

If you're looking for a varied HR role where no two days are the same and where you'll be supported to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you