At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality HR advice and manage employee relations across multiple sites.
- Company: Join a supportive HR team in a large educational organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Flexible home working with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Enjoy autonomy while building positive relationships and supporting diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong communication skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
Location: Usk, with travel
Pay: £20–£23 per hour PAYE, depending on experience, plus business mileage
Contract: Eight-month temporary placement
Working pattern: Hybrid – two days per week in Usk, travel to other sites when required and home working for the remainder
Are you a confident and self-sufficient HR Advisor who enjoys managing varied employee relations matters and building positive relationships with managers? We’re recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join the friendly and supportive HR team of a large, multi-site educational organisation. This is a varied generalist opportunity offering plenty of autonomy, hybrid working and the chance to support managers across a diverse workforce. When you’re not required on site, you’ll be able to work from home.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing practical, high-quality HR advice to managers across multiple campuses.
- Managing maternity cases and advising managers and employees throughout the process.
- Handling flexible-working requests fairly and consistently, in accordance with policy and employment legislation.
- Managing and supporting disciplinary and grievance investigations from start to finish.
- Advising on wider employee relations, contractual and employment matters.
- Guiding investigating and hearing managers to produce thorough reports, letters and supporting documentation.
- Coaching managers to build their confidence in applying HR policies and procedures.
- Ensuring formal processes are managed sensitively, accurately and within the required timescales.
- Building positive working relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives.
- Contributing to HR projects, policy reviews and continuous service improvements.
- Independently managing a busy and varied workload across a multi-site organisation.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or comparable role.
- Essential experience of managing maternity cases, flexible-working requests, disciplinary investigations, and grievance investigations.
- Current knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- A positive, cheerful and approachable communication style.
- The confidence and initiative to work without constant supervision.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to provide constructive, pragmatic advice.
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A CIPD Level 5 qualification, equivalent experience or progress towards a relevant qualification is preferred.
- A full driving licence, access to a car.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor who wants the flexibility of home working alongside a genuinely varied, people-focused role. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your workload while remaining part of an experienced and collaborative HR team.
Interested? Apply today.
HR Advisor employer: Hoop Recruitment
Hoop Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Cardiff that prioritises person-centred care and clinical excellence. With a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum and ample opportunities for professional development, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within a supportive leadership team dedicated to high-quality care.
