Based Kirklees (HD2 1GN) with travel to other sites as required
Closing Date
23 November 2026
Job Description and Person Specification
Hours: 35.5 per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
At Pivot we believe learners deserve better. We are a specialist independent provision with sites in Kirklees, Wakefield, Bradford and Leeds. In our academies we teach and support learners from Key Stages 1 – 5 for whom mainstream education is simply not working, those with an EHCP who require a specialist placement or those who have been excluded from school. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to the lives of complex and challenging learners.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our People team and play a key role in supporting our provisions across West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Associate Director of People, you will provide high-quality HR advice and guidance to leaders and managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, probation and employment-related queries. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing good practice and helping create a positive working environment for colleagues.
As part of this varied role, you will also support recruitment and onboarding, ensure compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements, maintain accurate HR records and systems, produce HR reports and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes across the organisation. We are looking for someone with proven HR experience, strong organisational and communication skills, sound knowledge of employment legislation and a commitment to delivering an excellent customer-focused service.
This is an exciting opportunity at Pivot to gain generalist HR experience within a growing, fast paced organisation.
This role will be based at our central team hub in Kirklees (HD2 1GN), with regular travel to our other sites (Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield).
Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change the lives of our learners and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience.
We offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking school culture
- Ongoing professional development and support for relevant qualifications
- Focus on wellbeing for all & access to employee assistance programmes
- Flexible working arrangements and early finish Fridays
- 2 weeks (41 days) annual leave entitlement
- Further additional benefits, including access to an EV scheme, blue light card entitlement, eye-test reimbursement, financial wellbeing service, work mobile phone and death in service benefit
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Central Team HR Advisor Salary: Starting salary: £32,858 per annum Closing Date: 23 November 2026 View Advert employer: Pivot Group
Pivot is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through education. Located in Bradford, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking work culture, with generous benefits including 41 days of paid annual leave, ongoing professional development, and a focus on employee wellbeing. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.
