HR Advisor

• Location: Norwich
• Contract Type: Until September 2026, possibly longer
• Sector: Education
• Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 (£17.66 - £18.26 per hour)
• Full-time: 37 hours a week

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR support and driving positive change?

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting the HR Lead and our Academies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and enabling our people to thrive.

About the Role

As an HR Advisor, you will provide a comprehensive generalist HR service across the Trust, supporting line managers and staff with expert advice and guidance. You will help implement policies and procedures, promote equality and diversity, and ensure safeguarding compliance. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining high standards of HR practice and contributing to the Trust’s vision and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Deliver a full range of HR services including recruitment, onboarding, pay and conditions, and performance management.
• Support current restructure projects
• Support investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Provide data analysis and reports on absence, headcount, and workforce trends.
• Assist with workforce planning and salary reviews.
• Promote wellbeing and employee benefits across the Trust.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance, including vetting checks and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Contribute to HR projects and change management initiatives.
• Deliver training and support staff development.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR education advisory role desired but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills and experience with HR systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality and diversity.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking HR team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple Academies.
• Access to professional development and training.
• A role where your expertise will help shape the future of our workforce.

For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge

Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin