HR Advisor

Job Description

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