HR Advisor (Education)

TL;DR

HR Advisor (Education): Providing comprehensive HR support and professional advice to schools and businesses with an accent on employee relations and caseload management. Focus on managing disciplinary, sickness, and grievance matters, and navigating trade union consultations.

Location: Hybrid in Wakefield, United Kingdom

Salary: £29,290 – £32,320 per year

Company

An HR consultancy service providing professional support to educational institutions and businesses through the FusionHR brand.

What you will do

• Deliver generalist HR support and advice to senior leaders on recruitment, grievances, conduct, and performance management.
• Manage a diverse caseload of HR cases, including employee relations and organizational change.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and trade union representatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and conduct HR audits and policy updates.
• Assist in the production and development of HR resources and materials for clients.
• Support safeguarding checks and administrative tasks related to DBS disclosures.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to work in Wakefield (Hybrid)
• Experience providing complex HR advice to senior leaders in highly unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of current UK employment legislation and HR systems.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently studying towards it).
• Proven track record of resolving complex casework problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience within the education sector.
• Understanding of local government pay and conditions.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off.
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan following the probation period.
• Pension scheme and ongoing professional development with potential funding for qualifications.
• Flexible working options, including part-time or term-time hours.
• Collaborative and passionate team environment.

Hiring process

• Phone screen
• First stage interview
• Second stage interview