Senior HR Advisor

HIGHGATE SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site independent school is seeking a dynamic Senior HR Advisor to manage the full employee lifecycle. This hands-on role involves HR administration, compliance, and strategic improvement projects. The ideal candidate needs to be highly organized and confident in managing HR challenges while contributing to a positive staff experience. This position allows for professional growth into more strategic responsibilities, perfect for an ambitious HR professional looking to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR functions, particularly in a multi-site environment.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and compliance.
• Ability to handle complex HR challenges with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR for client groups within the school.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes and HR administration.
• Support managers with employee relations cases.

Skills

HR administration

Employee relations

Strategic improvement

Organisational skills

Compliance management

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior HR Advisor to lead HR for several client groups within our large, multi-site independent school. This is a truly hands‑on role where you'll take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, from day‑to‑day HR administration and compliance to employee relations and strategic improvement projects. If you thrive on variety and want to make a tangible impact while advancing your HR career, this opportunity is for you.

As the first point of contact for staff queries, you'll manage everything from contracts and absence to policy updates and HR systems, while playing a key role in shaping the future of our HR function. Expect a mix of administrative work and more complex HR challenges, including supporting managers with employee relations cases and contributing to reward benchmarking, along with the chance to influence culture, compliance, and staff experience.

As our HR function evolves, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a more senior role with broader strategic responsibilities, making this an excellent career‑building position for an ambitious HR professional. This is a fast‑paced and varied role that will suit someone highly organised, resilient, and confident managing competing priorities. You will make a meaningful contribution to staff experience, wellbeing, and organisational culture while developing your HR expertise across all areas of the employee lifecycle.

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