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HR Advisor (1291)

Ref: 1291
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GRADE F UP TO £32k DOE | GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME| 37 HRS PER WEEK 52 WEEKS A YEAR

Are you looking for a new position within a growing Educational Trust, within Ivybridge, where you can utilise your HR skills? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As a HR Advisor you will provide a high quality, competitive, commercially aware and cost-effective HR advisory and support service across the Trust, contributing to the continuous improvement of people related practices, which support the delivery of Trust strategic aims. Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, the HR Advisor will signpost managers to appropriate operational HR Policies and procedures and provide best practice and professional advice and support on a broad range of employee relations matters. Individuals in this role will be committed to working to Trust values, are strong team players, with the ability to think clearly and give concise advice when under pressure, resolving problems independently and demonstrating professional practice excellence to meet the changing demands of the role

HR Advisor responsibilities include: -

  • Work alongside and with oversight from the HR Business Partners providing advice and support on a broad range of employee relations matters including sickness absence, flexible working requests, conduct, performance, grievance, TUPE, pay and grading, redundancy, and redeployment; helping to ensure timely progression of queries and cases in line with Trust policies, employment legislation and best practice guidance.
  • Maintain a solutions-focussed, flexible, creative approach to the provision of employee relations advice and guidance.
  • Support the HRBPs to introduce and embed HR policies and practice so that they become part of the way of working and assist in the design and/or delivery of HR training.
  • Ensure that HR guidance and advice always reflects and reinforces employment law, good practice, customer care and the provision of a high-quality service.

HR Advisor requirements include: -

  • Active CIPD membership (Associate or above) (Essential)
  • CIPD Level 3 or 5, or working towards with equivalent demonstrable experience (Essential)
  • Level of education equivalent to five passes at GCSE (levels 9 to4)/NVQ 2 or demonstrable relevant experience showing clear evidence of excellent numeracy and literacy (Essential)
  • Significant HR experience in an advisory capacity  
  • Good working knowledge of HR systems, preferably iTrent or other similar payroll and management reporting systems
  • Demonstrable good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages in particular Word & Excel
  • Enthusiasm teamed with taking ownership of managing your workload.
  • Being comfortable accepting instructions and guidance from different angles
  • Excellent proven organisational skills and can prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
  • The ability to multi-task and be effective under pressure

 

All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of all cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions whether spent or unspent. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to this post.

 

Package for HR Advisor:

On top of working within a supportive team, a great benefits package is on offer, which includes:

  • Generous contractual provisions around maternity, annual leave, and sick pay.
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • free eye tests and contributions towards VDU use glasses
  • Cycle and Tech schemes. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free Parking on-site
  • Staff Enrichment Programme
  • Free use of the community sports centre gym facilities (local to Ivybridge)
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development both on a school level and across the Trust. 

If you’d like to find out more details about this role, apply today!

Ref: DO 9086

Recruitment Consultant: Dani Osborne