Human Resources Adviser – Fulham, London

We are currently recruiting for an HR Adviser. This role is with a leading and fast-growing education brand with a portfolio of over 80 premium private schools.

The Role

This role is based in Berkshire with some travel into London and the flexibility to work from home once a week. We are looking for a self starting, organised HR professional who is looking for their next challenge. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be the face of HR and will be assisting with day to day HR matters as well as being involved in key HR projects across the year.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the HR function delivers an efficient and effective service across the business. You will oversee and be responsible for a full range of HR activities, combining hands-on generalist operational delivery activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR services across the site, such as recruitment and the delivery of HR operations. Circa 150 employees.
• Deliver key elements of our people plan, including recruitment planning, induction, performance management, talent review, and other initiatives as required, in support of our school’s strategic goals.
• Dealing with employee relations issues, including discipline, capability, absence and grievance, and meeting attendance.
• To provide high-quality advice and guidance to stakeholders in line with the school policies and legal stipulations for all HR-related matters.
• To liaise with managers and employees and provide support on all HR fundamentals and employee-related issues.
• To oversee new staff induction, orientation and training.
•Support the production of HR headcount budgets.

• Assist with the payroll each month (Pay right system via a managed provider), ensuring regular, consistent and timely information and instructions are given to the external payroll provider.
• Ensure the payroll provider receives all relevant documentation and processes on time – new starters, leavers and contractual variations.
• To monitor sickness absences to ensure compliance with the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure and escalate to the Senior HR Manager.
• To support the delivery of induction, maternity and other similar briefing sessions for all employees, including completing the appropriate paperwork.
• Prepare and update HR-related documentation, including maintaining up-to-date internal policies, procedures and documentation and employee handbook in line with global and regional guidelines.

Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 or 5
• You will have HR Advisory or HR Generalist experience who has provided operational support.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and being able to work independently.
• You will be a flexible, highly motivated, effective team player with excellent organisational skills.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• You will be passionate about people, always striving to create a positive employee experience.
• You will be resilient while forming and maintaining trusted relationships with employees at all levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Data-driven and competent user of HR technology and systems.
• Ability to problem solve and provide pragmatic solutions.