People Advisor (Maternity Cover) – Hybrid HR Generalist

Abbey Multi Academy Trust; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance.

Retail discounts and offers; cycle to/

Discounted gym memberships

Dental care

Free secure onsite parking

Excellent pensions scheme

Job summary

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced People Advisor to provide maternity cover within the central People team. The role supports leaders and colleagues across eight academies with timely, accurate people guidance and administration.

Responsibilities include handling queries, absence management, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and pensions, and ensuring confidentiality across the employee life cycle. Hybrid working is possible.

Qualifications

• An experienced HR adviser with generalist knowledge across the employee life cycle.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is required; Level 5 is desirable.
• Able to provide clear advice on policies, procedures and terms.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for people-related queries and advice.
• Support absence management, investigations, hearings and occupational health referrals.
• Assist recruitment, safer recruitment checks, onboarding and induction.
• Complete payroll and pension administration and use our HR systems.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Recruitment coordination

Payroll & pensions administration

Policy guidance

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

CIPD Level 5 desirable

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced People Advisor to provide maternity cover within the central People team. The role supports leaders and colleagues across eight academies with timely, accurate people guidance and administration.

Responsibilities include handling queries, absence management, recruitment, onboarding, payroll and pensions, and ensuring confidentiality across the employee life cycle. Hybrid working is possible.