People & Culture Advisor

Eden Brown Synergy; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced People & Culture Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in West Yorkshire. You'll support a Job Evaluation project and provide generalist HR support. Ideal candidates have People & Culture experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers a salary of £26,000 – £29,000., and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in a People & Culture / HR Advisor role or a strong HR Officer stepping up.
• Exposure to recruitment and employee relations is beneficial.
• Experience of job evaluation is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the college's Job Evaluation project.
• Carry out job evaluations using the Gauge system.
• Provide generalist HR support to the People & Culture team.

Skills

People & Culture experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Role: People & Culture Advisor

Location: West Yorkshire

Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Full Time

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000

Eden Brown are seeking an experienced People & Culture Advisor for a Further Education College in West Yorkshire for a 12‑month fixed term project. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys both project work and day‑to‑day generalist responsibilities.

The Role

The primary focus of this role will be supporting a college‑wide Job Evaluation project. You will play a key role in assessing roles across the organisation using the Gauge job evaluation methodology. Experience with Gauge is highly desirable; full training can be provided for candidates with strong analytical skills and previous exposure to job evaluation or pay/grading projects. Alongside the project, you will provide generalist HR support to the People & Culture team, contributing to a smooth and efficient HR service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and delivery of the college's Job Evaluation project
• Carry out job evaluations using the Gauge system (training provided if required)
• Work closely with managers to gather information, review job descriptions, and ensure consistent evaluation outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and support audit‑ready documentation
• Provide day‑to‑day People & Culture advice to managers and staff
• Support a range of generalist HR activities including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and policy updates
• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives

About You

• Experience in a People & Culture / HR Advisor role or a strong HR Officer stepping up
• Exposure to recruitment, employee relations, or generalist HR processes
• Experience of job evaluation is beneficial but not essential
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards this (or equivalent) would be highly advantageous
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Detail‑focused, organised, and able to work independently on project tasks
• Ability to interpret information and make consistent, evidence‑based decisions

A DBS is required for this position; if you do not have one Eden Brown can arrange one on your behalf.

If this position could be of interest to you please contact Callum Boyle.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.