Human Resource Advisor

HR Advisor (Temporary - Potential to Go Permanent)

Location: Egham (with travel to nearby sites)Contract: Temporary until end of June (with potential to become permanent)Salary: £37,263 - £40,079 (depending on experience)Sector: Education (College)

About the Role

A client of ours is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join their team within a college setting on a temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

This is a varied position supporting the HR Business Partner function, providing a professional and customer-focused HR advisory service across the organisation. You will work closely with managers and employees, offering guidance on a wide range of people matters while promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

You will be joining a supportive environment where you will receive guidance and induction support to help you quickly get up to speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to managers on all HR and employee relations matters
• Support absence management processes, including return-to-work meetings and wellbeing initiatives
• Lead on maternity, paternity, and flexible working applications
• Support and manage probation and capability cases
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends to support retention strategies
• Assist with recruitment processes and best practice
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Undertake HR projects, research, and reporting as required

About You

You will be a confident HR professional who can build strong relationships and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice.

Essential:

• GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent HR advisory experience)
• Experience advising on employee relations matters
• Knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

Desirable:

• Experience managing a varied caseload (absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance)
• Exposure to change management or redundancy processes
• Ability to analyse HR data and identify trends

Additional Information

• This role is a mix of new and replacement responsibilities
• Full induction and ongoing support will be provided
• Travel across nearby sites is required

Apply Now

If you're immediately available and looking for your next HR opportunity within a college environment in Egham, we'd love to hear from you.