HR Advisor
Braintree & Thurrock, Essex
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.£35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experienceFull-time | PermanentMulti-site role – School & Head Office
Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a varied role where you can have a genuine impact across a growing organisation?
We are recruiting for an HR Advisor to join a developing organisation within the education and care sector.
This is a hands-on, generalist HR position working approximately 50% from a new school in Braintree and 50% from the Head Office in Thurrock.
The roleYou’ll work closely with managers and senior leaders, providing practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing HR advice and guidance to managers
Supporting disciplinaries, grievances, capability and performance matters
Managing absence and attendance processes
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction
Advising on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
Preparing HR documentation and correspondence
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
Supporting probation, appraisal and performance management
Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures
Supporting safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance
Contributing to wider HR projects as the organisation grows
About you
We’re looking for an approachable and confident HR professional who can build strong relationships with managers while providing clear, commercially sensible advice.
Ideally, you will have:
Experience within an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role
Good knowledge of UK employment legislation
Experience managing employee relations matters
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
CIPD Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience
The ability to travel between Braintree and Thurrock
Experience within education, social care or another regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why consider this role?
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of development, with the chance to influence HR processes and support managers across both an education setting and Head Office environment.
You’ll have a varied workload, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop alongside the organisation.
£35,000–£40,000 DOE
Interested? xwwtmva Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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