Job description
HR Support Adviser
Leicestershire | Temporary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Support Adviser to join an education setting in Leicestershire on a temporary basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with experience of working within the education sector and supporting schools with a wide range of HR, safeguarding, compliance, and policy matters. While initially offered as a temporary position, there is the potential for the role to be extended or become permanent for the right candidate. There will be a requirement to travel to multiple local sites and remote working will also be available on occasion.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to schools on a range of employee relations matters.
• Manage and support complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, and performance issues.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Advise schools on safeguarding compliance, including the maintenance and auditing of system
• Support schools in preparation for, and during, Ofsted inspections.
• Deliver a full package of HR and school support services.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders, governors, and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive team.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience working within education environment / school setting
• Familiarity with Ofsted inspections
• Experience of managing and advising on HR casework.
• Strong HR advisory and employee relations experience.
• A good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience of supporting and contributing to policy development.
• An understanding of the wider HR agenda within schools.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
• A flexible and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proven commitment to teamwork and delivering excellent service.
If you have a passion for supporting schools, experience in education HR, and knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding, and policy development, we would love to hear from you.