HR Advisor
- Annual Salary: £40,000
- Location: Windsor
- Job Type: Full-time
My client is looking for an HR Advisor to join our team of five HR generalists, supporting a diverse range of operational roles. This role requires a hands-on approach and a heavy focus on employee relations, acting as a ‘critical friend' to designated client groups and providing proactive guidance and support.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, offering pragmatic and commercially viable HR advice.
- Manage a heavy employee relations caseload, ensuring fair and consistent treatment under internal procedures.
- Build effective relationships at all levels, advising on HR policies and issues to ensure good HR practice communication.
- Maintain accurate HR Information system records.
- Handle pay and job changes, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
- Collaborate on reward activities, including annual salary reviews, and provide relevant HR metrics and reports.
- Work with the Recruitment Team to ensure appropriate staffing and compliance with school-specific legislation.
- Prepare and update contracts to reflect various work patterns.
- Respond to staff queries with timely and supportive solutions.
- Support effective employee induction and exit interviewing.
- Maintain a regular, visible presence to stakeholders.
- Participate in learning and development initiatives.
- Lead or contribute to designated HR projects and continually seek improvement opportunities.
- Stay informed on HR best practices and employment law developments.
- Uphold a strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Working Pattern:
- 35 hours per week, 09:00-17:00, Monday – Friday.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an HR generalist, advising on various HR matters.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its application.
- Experience managing restructures and change projects.
- Ability to work in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
- CIPD qualification Level 7 or working towards it is ideal.
- Excellent communication skills, a ‘can-do' attitude, and resilience in the face of change.
- Flexibility and strong organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
- Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Team player willing to support and engage in various tasks.
To apply for the HR Advisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.