People & Culture Advisor

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

Job summary

A further education college in West Yorkshire is seeking a People & Culture Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting a college-wide Job Evaluation project and providing generalist HR support. Candidates should have experience in HR advisory roles and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make impactful contributions in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and delivery of the college's Job Evaluation project.
• Carry out job evaluations using the Gauge system.
• Provide day-to-day People & Culture advice to managers and staff.

Skills

Experience in People & Culture/HR Advisor roles

Strong stakeholder management skills

Detail-focused and organized

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)

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, but 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, but if you do not have one Eden Brown can obtain one on your behalf.

If this position could be of interest to you, please contact Callum Boyle on (phone number removed).

Eden Brown is an equal opportunities employer.