HR Advisor (part-time/term time)

Remote Worker LTD.; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

IRIS Software Group is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our Education HR Consultancy team, supporting schools and education sector clients with expert HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

The role involves working closely with HR Business Partners to deliver practical HR solutions, policies, contracts, recruitment processes and training, with remote UK-based delivery and travel to client sites when required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an HR role.
• Good understanding of HR principles and people practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach to problem solving.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn, develop and stay updated with legislation and best practice.
• CIPD qualification, studying towards CIPD, or equivalent HR experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on a wide range of matters.
• Support schools and education clients with recruitment and people-related processes.
• Produce and review employment documents, contracts and letters.
• Review, update and develop HR policies in line with current legislation.
• Assist onboarding of new HR consultancy clients.
• Deliver HR training and workshops (virtual and in person).
• Support clients with HR technology and software solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships and meet service levels.
• Contribute to process improvements and use of technology to enhance delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Skills

HR experience

HR principles

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

MS Office

Learning mindset

CIPD qualification

UK driving licence

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Remote, UK

Part time or Term time only

Permanent

At IRIS, we're passionate about helping education organisations create great places to work. We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused HR Advisor to join our Education HR Consultancy team, supporting schools, academy trusts and other education sector clients with expert HR advice and guidance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

As an HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our HR Business Partners and clients to provide practical, commercially focused HR solutions. You'll be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service, supporting organisations with everything from contracts and policies to employee relations and organisational change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters.

• Supporting schools, trusts and education clients with recruitment and people-related processes.

• Producing and reviewing employment documentation, contracts and letters.

• Reviewing, updating and developing HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice.

• Supporting the onboarding of new HR consultancy clients.

• Delivering HR training and workshops both virtually and in person.

• Assisting clients with the effective use of HR technology and software solutions.

• Building trusted relationships with clients and ensuring agreed service levels are met.

• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery through technology and innovation.

• Supporting project work and acting as a trusted HR partner to clients.

• Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering excellent service to clients.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience working in an HR role.

• A good understanding of HR principles and people practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues.

• A proactive and customer-focused approach to problem solving.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• A willingness to learn, develop and keep up to date with changing legislation and best practice.

• CIPD qualification, studying towards CIPD, or equivalent practical HR experience.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
  

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.