HR Advisor

Our client, a dynamic and inclusive Special Educational Needs (SEN) School based in the London Borough of Enfield dedicated to supporting young people, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator with a passion for human resources and excellent organisational skills.
As an HR Advisor, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers to ensure HR processes run smoothly, handle employee relations cases, oversee recruitment, and contribute to a strong workplace culture. You will also play a key role in supporting professional development and employee engagement initiatives.
Key Details

Location: Enfield, London  
Position: Ongoing temporary contract  
Rates:  £23.54 ph PAYE / £30.92 ph Umbrella
Purpose of the role:

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• The HR Advisor will work alongside the People and Culture Manager, senior leaders and people managers at all levels.
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• Reporting to the People and Culture Manager who, working with the Director of Education oversees the school’s great place to work (GP2W) pillar and plans, you will be accountable and responsible for providing efficient and effective HR advice, guidance and support across the complete employee lifecycle.
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• You will be responsible for managing and reporting on all areas of HR operations and employee relations.
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• You will be part of a small team including a People and Culture Manager (line manager), Governance Administrator, Marketing Coordinator and People and Culture Team Administrator.
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• You will play an active role in the life of the school, our partner charity and trust.
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Person Specification:

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• Degree educated and CIPD qualified to a minimum of level 5 – Essential
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• HR degree/master/CIPD qualified at level 7 (or working towards this) – Desirable
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• At least 3 years’ experience in HR generalist role, with employment law knowledge and case management experience. Including:
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• Setting up and managing HR Systems
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• Delivering an exceptional service to busy people managers
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• Continuously improving the employee experience and relations in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships)
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• Extensive experience of successfully managing HR cases, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation
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• Experience of and passion for operating a devolved HR model, enabling line managers to be excellent people managers and servant leaders
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If this is of interest to you, please apply today with your CV. Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to #####