Senior HR Advisor

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established education services organisation with the recruitment of an Senior HR Advisor.

Permanent position based in Herefordshire, with hybrid working and regular travel to schools and client sites across the county. Full-time hours are 37 per week, with applications for around 30 hours also considered.

Salary

£37,932 – £45,002 FTE, depending on experience + excellent benefits

This is a senior, hands-on HR role supporting schools and education settings across Herefordshire. The successful candidate will manage complex employee relations matters, advise senior stakeholders and provide practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE matters.
• Advise headteachers, governors and senior leaders on sensitive and high-pressure employee relations issues.
• Lead investigations, including report writing and recommendations.
• Provide practical employment law advice and support across client organisations.
• Support organisational change and consultation processes, including trade union engagement.
• Advise on education-specific terms, conditions, policies and statutory frameworks.
• Review and develop HR policies and procedures.
• Design and deliver HR training to schools and other client groups.
• Build strong relationships with schools and senior stakeholders.
• Work autonomously while being supported by an experienced wider HR management team.
• Travel to client sites across Herefordshire as required.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience managing complex HR and employee relations casework.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Experience working in unionised environments and supporting consultation processes.
• Strong investigation, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• Calm and professional approach when handling challenging situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CIPD qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and ongoing professional development.
• Experience within education or schools would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of education-specific frameworks such as Burgundy Book, Green Book, STPCD or School Staffing Regulations would be beneficial.
• Ability to travel independently between client sites.

What’s on Offer

• £37,932 – £45,002 FTE salary.
• Permanent position.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Employee rewards platform.
• Opportunity to work in a varied, autonomous senior HR role with real impact across schools and communities.

Please apply.