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Senior HR Advisor

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 20 - 25 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Senior HR Advisor

Location: Head Office – Leicester
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Temporary with the potential to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of one of our partner Multi-Academy Trusts for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team based at Head Office in Leicester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of the education sector. The successful candidate will provide expert HR advice and support to school leaders across the Trust, managing a varied caseload while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and Trust policies.

The Role

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will:

Provide professional HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, senior leaders and managers.

Manage a wide range of employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and performance management.

Advise on HR policies, procedures and current employment legislation.

Support schools with organisational change, restructures and workforce planning where required.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and Safer Recruitment guidance.

Support recruitment campaigns, interview processes and onboarding.

Build strong working relationships with school leaders and stakeholders across the Trust.

Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.

Promote best practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR services.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Advisor is essential.

Previous experience working within education is essential, with a strong understanding of school environments and the challenges they face.

Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework.

Excellent knowledge of Safer Recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements.

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

Essential Compliance Requirements

As this role is within an education setting, successful applicants must be able to:

Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months.

Provide a minimum of two employment references (three if you have not previously worked with children).

Complete an Employment History Form covering every month from leaving full-time education.

Provide character references where required to cover any gaps in employment.

Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation.

Provide an overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than six months.

Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.

Why Join The Supply Register?

Competitive rates of pay.

Weekly pay.

Dedicated Partnership Executive to support you throughout your placement.

Opportunity to work within a supportive education organisation.

Potential for a permanent position.

If you're an experienced HR professional with a strong background in education, employee relations and Safer Recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information

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