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HR Advisor

Nottingham Temporary £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
As an HR Advisor, you will provide high-quality support and guidance to schools on a broad range of people issues, helping leaders navigate complex employee relations matters with confidence. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will respond to queries via telephone, email and virtual meetings, delivering timely, accurate and pragmatic HR advice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
  • This role includes a hybrid working schedule.
  • Opportunity to work in the public sector with outstanding benefits.

About Our Client

Michael Page is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded public sector organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to support a portfolio of schools and educational settings. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys providing practical, commercially focused employee relations advice while making a positive impact within the education sector.

Job Description

  • Provide professional advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures.
  • Support managers with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters.
  • Assist with recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to organisational standards.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Advise on employment law and best practices to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth HR operations.
  • Provide support for training and development programmes as required.
  • Conduct and disciplinary matters
  • Capability and performance management
  • Attendance management and sickness absence
  • Grievances and workplace disputes
  • Flexible working requests
  • Reasonable adjustments and employee wellbeing matters
  • General policy and procedural advice

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Advisor should have:

  • Previous HR Advisor experience within a public sector environment
  • Schools or education sector experience would be highly advantageous
  • Experience providing advice through HR helpline, advisory or casework-based services
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS best practice
  • Experience supporting a full range of employee relations cases
  • The ability to gather facts objectively, ask insightful questions and make balanced recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive approach, with the confidence to suggest improvements and develop practical guidance for managers
  • A customer-focused mindset and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Free Parking on site.
  • Annual Salary of £45000 to £50000 per annum.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • A collaborative and supportive HR team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within education

If you are an experienced Advisor looking for a varied advisory role within a values-driven organisation in Nottingham, we would love to hear from you.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Chris Bownes
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086214
Phone number
+441212309368

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Advisor
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Nottingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Chris Bownes
Consultant phone
+441212309368
Job reference
JN-082026-7086214