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HR Advisor

Salary icon £33,000 per annum
Location icon Bristol , Avon

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The Company:

Our client is an independent school with both day and boarding facilities. The offer a holistic approach to education and have an excellent reputation for their success in teaching.

The Role:

On behalf of our client we are seeking a HR Advisor. In this role you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the HR Department. The HR Advisor will support the Director of HR in providing a proactive and operational HR service to the school and co-ordinating the day-today operation of the HR function.

Responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Provide timely and high-quality advice and guidance to line managers on terms and conditions, employment legislation and HR issues, proposing solutions and seeking support from the Director of HR as necessary
  • Responsible for the implementation of HR policies and procedures and assisting with the review and update of policies as required
  • Coach and work with line managers to ensure the timely resolution of employment issues where possible
  • Monitor sickness absence levels and take appropriate
  • Assist the Director of HR with the co-ordination of employee relations processes including grievances,
  • disciplinaries, absence management, performance management, capability and redundancy including administration related to these processes
  • Provide advice and support for maternity, paternity and shared parental leave processes including all administrative aspects and the preparation of any relevant correspondence•
  • Be the first point of contact for HR-related queries for all staff
  • Participate in the development and implementation of specific HR projects and procedures
  • Attend, advise at (where required) and minute internal staff meetings (disciplinary, capability, grievance meetings)
  • Liaise with the Health and Safety Officer and Occupational Health where necessary in relation to phased returns, wellness actions plans, DSE assessments and adjustments for new starters
  • Assist with the completion of references on request
  • Have an awareness of recruitment and selection processes for staff and have an input into these processes as required, especially during peak recruitment periods
  • Sit on interview panels/advise at wash-up meetings as and when required to ensure the school fulfils its Safer
  • Draft offer letters and contracts of employment for approval and issue in a timely manner
  • Support induction processes for new starters where required
  • Instruct and liaise with Occupational Health, where required, for any pre-start medicals Payroll
  • Work with the Payroll Administrator to ensure the smooth processing of payroll each month

The Person:

For this role our client seeking someone with previous HR Advisor experience

  • A CIPD qualification (or working towards qualification) would be an advantage
  • An excellent knowledge of HR and employment law best practice
  • Experienced in providing HR advice and guidance to stakeholders
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • A competent self-starter, able to create and take initiatives and act autonomously within the framework of a team
  • Ability to work cohesively and supportively as part of a team
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Excellent attention to detail with a conscientious approach
  • Strong ICT skills and computer literacy including experience of MS Office
  • Previous experience of working in HR in education would be an advantage but is not essential
  • Friendly and approachable nature with a sense of humour

The Hours:

Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

The Location:

Westbury on Trym (Bristol) with car parking - 100% office based

Benefits:

Pension, free breakfast and lunch and access to gym facilities and pool and classes

The Salary:

c£33,000

Reference: 52917164

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