Senior HR Advisor (12 Month FTC)

Your new company
My client is a leading educational institution, offering a wide range of award-winning apprenticeship programs in both Wales and England. They are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join them on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Your new role

* Advise managers in the development, implementation and review of departmental HR plans to ensure the most effective and efficient use of resources.
* To coach and advise managers at all levels on implementing effective performance management practices and raising standards in line with the institution's performance management processes.
* To assist line managers in short- and long-term absence through regular and timely reviews and follow-up actions in accordance with absence procedures.
* To advise, guide and support line managers on resolving employee grievances at the earliest possible stage, avoiding the need for formal procedures to be invoked.
* To monitor the implementation of HR procedures across all designated areas, using HR reports, implementing effective strategies to support managers in delivering consistency in their practice
* To advise and support change programmes in partnership with relevant senior managers, ensuring effective consultation processes and equality of opportunity is embedded throughout.

What you'll need to succeed

* Proven track record in a generalist HR role



* Membership or associate membership of CIPD



* Relevant degree or experience at an equivalent level



* Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice



* Excellent organisational and time management skills



* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What you'll get in return

* £36000-£39000 Salary
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the institution is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period.
* A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21%
* 2 staff well-being days
* Discounted study opportunities on programmes
* Gym membership
* 1 hour early finish on Fridays

What you need to do now
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