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HR Advisor

Hays Human Resources

South Yorkshire

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established education trust is seeking a dynamic HR Advisor to join their growing team in South Yorkshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with Site Heads and Managers, providing essential HR guidance and support across multiple sites. You will be involved in various projects, including change management and policy implementation, while developing a proactive HR service. With flexible working options and a supportive environment for career development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the education sector. Join a reputable organization that values your contributions and offers a pathway for growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement
Flexible working hours
Paid mileage for travel
Excellent pension scheme
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified or relevant experience.
  • Experience in generalist HR, especially ER and case work.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive HR advisory services to Site Heads and Managers.
  • Manage ER case load and support various HR projects.

Skills

Generalist HR skills
Employee Relations (ER)
Case management
Project management
Change management

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification
Relevant experience in HR

Job description

HR Advisor/ Partner - Sheffield and South Yorkshire area - £35000 to £42000 DOE and qualifications.

Agile working - mix of Head Office, various sites and home. Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days a week / 30 hours)

Your new company

A well-established, reputable and growing education trust - with sites around the South Yorkshire region - and with more to join - are looking to recruit a HR Advisor into their growing team.

Your new role

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is to partner with Site Heads and Managers to provide a comprehensive HR advisory provision (HR guidance/advice, ER support, case management and also project work).

You will be responsible for an ER case load across a range of sites within the Trust, providing a proactive HR support service utilising key management information enabling Heads / Directors / Senior Managers to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively and contribute to the Trust.

You will also be involved in several projects of this growing organisation: change management, TUPE, Policy Review/Writing/Implementation, Process & Procedure review/improvements, HRIS development/implementation to name a few.

This is an excellent opportunity for a HR Advisor to develop further and be involved in the development and establishment of a proactive HR service in a growing organisation - with career development potential.

What you'll need to succeed

  • The suitable applicant will ideally be minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified (or working towards, or have relevant level of experience).
  • Have experience of the full remit of generalist HR skills & knowledge, particularly ER and case work, and some involvement in previous HR projects.
  • Experience of education or similar regulated environment (safeguarding) is advantageous but not essential - but a keen interest in the education sector is.
  • Car owner/driving license due to multi-site attendance around South Yorkshire.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary is on offer; £37000 to £42000 DOE (and if have education sector experience) and qualification levels.

  • 37 hours a week with flexibility. Also open to 4 days / 30 hours a week.
  • Varied place of work - head office, sites in your portfolio and home working.
  • Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days, plus 3 extra days for the Xmas close down - plus BHs/stats (NB an additional 5 days leave is offered after 5 years continuous service).
  • Expenses / paid mileage to cover travel to sites.
  • Excellent pension scheme.
  • Career progression / professional development.

What you need to do now

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