HR Advisor

This HR Advisor role offers a unique split between supporting a school and a sports centre, managing end-to-end employee relations cases and coaching managers. You will be the first point of contact for HR/ ER queries, influencing senior leaders while helping build a positive workplace culture.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established educational institution. They value professionalism, fairness, and a supportive culture while providing opportunities for HR professionals to work across diverse teams.

Description

• Manage employee relations cases from informal concerns to formal dismissals.
  • First point of contact for all ER matters
  • Must be able to work at a fast pace
  • Handle fewer than a handful of ER cases at any one time; focus on preventative coaching.
• Provide first-line HR support for a sports centre with 140 staff as well as general HR support for the wider school.
• Support managers with recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives.
• Coach and influence managers to improve performance and engagement.
• Deliver manager training on feedback, appraisals, and people management.
• Maintain accurate HR records.
• Collaborate with HR leadership while working autonomously.
• Support culture and engagement initiatives across education and sports teams.

Profile

A successful HR Advisor should have:

• Proven, hands-on experience managing formal ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance).
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong influencing skills with senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable coaching and mentoring managers.
• Ability to maintain discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Experience in education or sports environments (desirable).
• Familiarity with HRIS systems like iTrent (nice-to-have).
• Engaging, collaborative, and team-oriented approach.
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a regulated environment.

Job Offer

• A clear scope for career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, dual-environment HR role.
• Exposure to both education and sports sector HR challenges.
• Professional development and mentorship from senior HR leaders.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.

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