Senior Human Resources Advisor. Job in Kettering Education & Training Jobs

Vanilla Recruitment; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a passionate HR Advisor to deliver proactive HR advice to the College workforce. The role involves managing employee relations, supporting HR strategies, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Qualified candidates are expected to have significant HR experience and a thorough understanding of employment legislation. Opportunities for occasional remote work and generous leave packages are part of the offer.

Benefits

27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

Employee discount and rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Practical experience in HR Advisor role with extensive employee relations knowledge.
• Experience in fast-paced HR environment, leading on employee relations matters.
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Group Heads of HR and support HR strategies.
• Act as HR lead in absence of the Group HR Manager.
• Provide HR advice, coaching, and manage employee relations cases.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

Effective communication skills

Proficient in HR systems

Education

CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft

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 5.00pm (4.30 finish on a Friday)
• There would be an opportunity to work from home on occasion, and could accommodate 1 day per week, however this would not necessarily be a set day
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Employee discount and rewards scheme
• There may be some travel required to other sites as needed - Wellingborough, Corby, Silverstone, Bedford

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)
• Manage a positive workplace culture
• 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
• Substantial experience working in a generalist HR role and able to demonstrate the application of HR policy in practice
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft
• Effective communication skills