Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) - Full time (37 hours)

Aquinas College; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Stockport is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) to take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes, lead the HR team, and ensure smooth transactional workflows.

You will manage general employee relations casework, oversee administrative workflows, and maintain SCR compliance in line with KCSIE frameworks, reporting to the Director of Personnel.

Salary scale £35,395–£39,957 FTE; 37 hours per week. Closing date: 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced HR professional with a passion for operational excellence.
• Proven ability to manage a team and oversee day-to-day HR processes.
• Experience handling general employee relations casework and transactional workflows.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes.
• Lead and manage the core HR team and transactional workflows.
• Manage general employee relations casework and safeguarding of records.

Skills

HR generalist

Team leadership

Employee relations

Process improvement

KCSIE compliance

Education

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

SCR management

Job description

Aquinas is a thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Stockport with over 2500 students. The college wishes to appoint to the following support staff post to start as soon as possible:

Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) - Full time (37 hours)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for operational excellence and the ability to manage a team.

You will take full operational ownership of our day-to-day HR processes, stepping in to manage the core Human Resources team and keep our transactional workflows moving smoothly. This is a crucial position where you will manage general employee relations casework, lead and manage our administrative workflows, and maintain our staff systems. By taking complete ownership of the daily operations, you will work closely with the Director of Personnel, to release their time to focus on long-term institutional culture, development, and board governance.

You will provide and manage a high quality and cost-effective HR provision for the whole college, ensuring absolute compliance with safer recruitment policies and promoting best practice, including the daily operational integrity of the Single Central Record (SCR) in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) frameworks.

Salary scale Points 18-22 £35,395 - £39,957 FTE - depending on qualifications, skills and experience

The above appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff salary scale as specified.

Candidates must be innovative, enthusiastic and must meet the appropriate person specification. As a college committed to equal opportunities, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The college and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a Disclosure Application of the appropriate level to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Also, as part of due diligence, the college will carry out an online search on any shortlisted candidate.

Closing date for completed applications: 9am (morning) Monday 28th September 2026.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for operational excellence and the ability to manage a team.

Aquinas is a thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Stockport with over 2500 students. The college wishes to appoint to the following support staff post to start as soon as possible