School HR Advisor

Fox Morris Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Morris Group Ltd is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the HR team within a school trust environment. The role involves providing high-quality HR support across multiple educational settings, handling complex employee relations, and advising on employment law.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience in education, be confident managing casework from start to finish, and draft HR documentation. DBS Update Service registration is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience in education preferred.
• Experience managing employee relations casework end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and practical application.
• Drafting HR documentation and outcome letters.
• Familiarity with Ofsted/SCR requirements.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust HR advice to school leaders and managers.
• Manage employee relations casework including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Prepare case documentation, reports and outcome letters.
• Advise on employment law and best practice in HR.
• Support policy development and implementation across schools.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across multiple schools.
• Collaborate with unions and employee representatives.
• Support inspections and ensure HR compliance.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and projects.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

HR policy

Stakeholder management

Education sector experience

Communication

DBS/DBS Update Service

Education

CIPD qualification

HR professional certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Full Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Immediate Start Ongoing Assignment

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior HR Advisor to join the HR team within a school trust environment, providing high-quality HR support and guidance across multiple educational settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong employee relations experience who is confident managing complex casework, providing employment law advice, and supporting schools with a wide range of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing robust HR advice and guidance to school leaders and managers.
• Managing employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance matters.
• Preparing case documentation, reports, and outcome letters.
• Advising on employment law and HR best practice.
• Supporting the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Building positive working relationships with stakeholders across schools.
• Working collaboratively with Trade Unions and employee representatives.
• Supporting schools through inspections and ensuring compliance with relevant HR requirements.
• Contributing to the delivery of strategic HR initiatives and projects.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive HR experience, ideally within the education sector.
• Proven experience managing employee relations casework from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and its practical application.
• Experience drafting outcome letters and HR documentation.
• Familiarity with Ofsted inspections and Single Central Record (SCR) requirements.
• Experience providing confident and professional HR advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting policy development and implementation.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Trade Unions and managing stakeholder relationships.
• An understanding of the HR agenda and operational challenges within schools.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor or equivalent HR role.
• Experience working within an educational setting or supporting schools.
• Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

Please note: This role is based within a school trust environment. Due to safeguarding requirements, we are unable to consider candidates who do not already hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service.

What We Offer

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• An immediate start with an ongoing assignment.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and professional educational organisation.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a significant impact across multiple schools.

If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for supporting schools and a strong background in employee relations and employment law, we would love to hear from you.