Senior HR Advisor

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational organisation is seeking a dedicated HR professional to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality HR advice and support, ensuring that employee relations are managed effectively. You will partner with senior HR leaders, lead on complex cases, and contribute to various HR initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work from home occasionally, alongside generous holiday entitlements and an employee rewards scheme. If you're passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discount and rewards scheme

Opportunity to work from home

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification.
• Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and HR Manager.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance on Employee Relations.
• Manage restructuring and redundancies effectively.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Advice

Coaching

Case Management

Employment Legislation

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5 (working towards)

Job description

Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR advice and support to the College employee workforce. Act as an expert in employee relations, offering sound HR advice, coaching, and support.

• Up to £37,000


• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (4.30 finish on a Friday)


• Opportunity to WFH, and could accommodate 1 day per week,however this would not be a set day


• 27 daysholiday plus bank holidays andChristmas closure


• Employee discount and rewards scheme


• Some travel required to other sites

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager


• Support HR strategies and initiatives


• Act as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager


• Serve as the key point of contact for complex cases


• Communicate serious employee relation matters timely


• Provide regular case work updates


• Offer clear HR advice and coaching to Line Managers


• Contribute to HR team and organisation development


• Work on HR projects and initiatives


• Provide support, advice, and guidance on Employee Relations (ER)


• Handle casework proactively


• Provide timely advice on employee relations matters


• Analyse internal data for insights and solutions


• Manage restructuring and redundancies


• Ensure advice reflects current legislation and best practices


• Support new managers through induction processes


• Balance and manage caseloads across the HR team


• Ensure accurate administration of the employee life cycle


• Maintain effective HR records compliant with GDPR regulations

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification or similar


• Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical experience working within a HR Advisor role


• Experience of working in a fast-paced HR environment, with substantial experience leading on employee relation matters and case management


• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and best practices in employee relations


• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation