People Advisor – Hybrid HR & Employee Relations

Leighacademiestrust; Strood; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust across Kent, Medway and South East London is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support Principals and line managers on a wide range of people matters. The role includes casework, policy interpretation and coaching from a People Partner, with hybrid working across academies and home.

You will guide managers on flexible working, family leave, attendance, performance and conduct, ensuring fair processes and timely pay changes.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR Advisor with CIPD Level 5, or working towards it.
• Advised managers on employee relations matters and you provide actionable advice.
• You write clearly, stay calm in difficult conversations, and care about fairness.

Responsibilities

• Advise Principals and line managers on flexible working, family leave, attendance, performance and conduct.
• Handle your own employee relations work with coaching from a People Partner.
• Use attendance data to help leaders support colleagues and assist restructures and TUPE transfers.

Skills

HR advisory

CIPD Level 5

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Leigh Academies Trust across Kent, Medway and South East London is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support Principals and line managers on a wide range of people matters. The role includes casework, policy interpretation and coaching from a People Partner, with hybrid working across academies and home.

You will guide managers on flexible working, family leave, attendance, performance and conduct, ensuring fair processes and timely pay changes.