HR Advisor

• Annual Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (FTE)
• Location: Kings Ripton, Cambridgeshire (with regular travel to Cambridge and Peterborough)
• Job Type: Full-time, Term-time plus two weeks

Reed are delighted to be working with an amazing Alternative Provision education provider, who need a HR Advisor to join their team!  This role supports the HR Manager in employee relations, HR casework, recruitment and maintaining compliance with safeguarding standards. Based at their Head Office in Kings Ripton, this position requires regular travel to their sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Advise and support managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, performance and conduct.
• Assist with HR casework from initial advice through to resolution, ensuring consistency, fairness and legal compliance.
• Attend and support formal meetings such as investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records.
• Support hiring managers with the end-to-end recruitment process including placing adverts, screening candidates, arranging interview days, and providing feedback.
• Manage online recruitment platforms and handle onboarding documentation including DBS applications.
• Assist with contract amendments and manage the Single Central Record (SCR).
• Keep up to date with employment law and safeguarding knowledge.
• Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to reflect current legislation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards it.
• Proven experience in advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters.
• Experience in supporting formal HR meetings such as investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Proficient in using HR systems and online recruitment platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Personal Attributes:

• Approachable, supportive and people-focused, with a genuine interest in employee wellbeing.
• Calm and resilient, able to remain professional in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Fair, consistent and committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Proactive and solution-focused with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships at all levels.
• Adaptable and willing to learn, with a strong sense of integrity and accountability.

Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Independent mortgage advice.
• Generous bonus schemes such as performance-linked and refer a friend.
• Death in Service benefit.

To apply for the HR Advisor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.