HR Adviser

Inspire Education Group; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

On-site gym and parking

Employee assistance programme

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a dedicated People Services Adviser to support employee relations, staff wellbeing and the overall employee experience across the group. As a trusted adviser to managers, you will provide expert guidance on attendance, performance, conduct and policy matters, helping managers build capable, high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive culture.

Join a forward-thinking People Services team driving wellbeing, leadership development, equality and talent

Qualifications

• Experience of providing People Services advice in a complex organisation.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience of coaching and supporting managers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and delivering exceptional customer service.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it), or equivalent experience.
• Experience within Further Education or large multi-stakeholder environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert People Services advice across a broad range of matters to managers and leaders.
• Support managers to build high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.
• Contribute to wellbeing, engagement and staff experience initiatives.
• Use workforce data to identify trends and support improvements.
• Assist with policy development and organisational change projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with managers, colleagues and trade unions.
• Support onboarding, probation, family leave, flexible working and other employment processes.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Inclusion & wellbeing

Education

CIPD Level 5

Equivalent experience

Job description

At Inspire Education Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we deliver our ambitious People Plan 2026 - 2030, we're looking for an experienced and proactive People Services Adviser to join our growing People Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a People professional who is passionate about employee relations, staff wellbeing, organisational development and delivering an outstanding employee experience. You will play a key role in helping us become an Exceptional Employer, supporting a Thriving Workforce and driving People Services Excellence across the Group.

About the Role

As a trusted adviser to managers and leaders, you will provide professional employee relations advice and practical support across a broad range of people matters. You'll work closely with managers to build capability, resolve issues early, promote positive employee relations and support the delivery of key People Plan priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice on employee relations matters including attendance, wellbeing, performance, capability, conduct and grievance issues.
• Supporting managers to build high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.
• Contributing to wellbeing, engagement, recognition and staff experience initiatives.
• Using workforce data and insights to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Supporting organisational change, policy development and People Services projects.
• Maintaining strong relationships with managers, colleagues and trade union representatives.
• Supporting key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, probation, family leave, flexible working and other employment processes.

You will have:

• Experience of providing People Services advice in a complex organisation.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience of coaching and supporting managers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and delivering exceptional customer service.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it), or equivalent experience.
• Experience within Further Education, education or another large multi-stakeholder environment would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking People Services team that is transforming the employee experience and helping shape the future of the organisation. You'll contribute to meaningful strategic initiatives including workforce wellbeing, leadership development, equality, diversity and inclusion and talent retention.

If you're passionate about helping people thrive, developing great workplaces and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we'll be bold, be brave and be exceptional.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts