HR Advisor

Posted 05 June 2025
LocationCarisbrooke PO30 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Human Resources

Job description

2-3 months with a local authority


Job Purpose

  • We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled and proactive HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team, providing high-quality, professional HR advice and support to schools across the island. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service, helping educational leaders navigate complex people management issues confidently and effectively.


Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Advise and guide Headteachers, School Business Managers, and Senior Leaders on HR related issues.

  • Professionally support on case work including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence and grievance issues.

  • Carry own case load of formal cases.

  • Design and deliver policy related training.

  • Ensure HR related policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet pages are maintained, and easily accessible to enable managers.

  • Assist managers, employees, and the wider HR team in interpreting and applying HR policies and procedures, enabling the application of good practice.

Essential Experience Required

  • Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role, ideally within a public sector or education setting is essential.

  • Experience of handling complex casework with minimal supervision is essential.

Essential Qualification Required

  • CIPD Level 7 qualification (Chartered Membership or above)

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in relevant HR fields

Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.


The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.



Requirements

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role, ideally within a public sector or education setting

  • Experience of handling complex casework with minimal supervision

  • CIPD Level 7 qualification (Chartered Membership or above)

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in relevant HR fields