HR Advisor

The Vacancy

Job Title: HR Advisor

Job Purpose: To provide accurate and timely HR advice on policy, procedure, and best practices on a broad range of HR matters. This includes employee relations, performance management, absence management and HR administration.

Reporting Line: Director of HR

Start date: As soon as possible

Tenure: Permanent, part-time

Monday to Friday (may consider a 4-day working week for the right candidate)

9:00am – 4:00pm, 32.5 hours per week (this working pattern could be flexible for the right candidate. i.e.: 3 longer days and 2 shorter days or an earlier start and earlier finish, or vice versa)

38 weeks of the year (term-time plus approx. 2 weeks)

Remuneration: £34,845 - £43,865 (FTE), £25,274 - £31,817 (Actual part-time)

Application Deadline: 8.00am, Wednesday 1 November 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 6 November 2023

The HR Team at Surbiton High School consists of the Director of HR, the HR Compliance Officer, the HR and Recruitment Coordinator, and two HR Administrators. We are a busy and enthusiastic team of HR professionals who love what we do and are passionate about the pivotal role that HR plays in our School.

To be successful, you will need to be a confident and positive person with an excellent ability to communicate with people at all levels in person, by email, and by phone. Your knowledge of legislation and best practice will be supported by a CIPD qualification. You will be familiar with HR systems, and proactive in problem-solving and suggesting efficient ways of working. This is a varied role, with scope for involvement in ad hoc HR projects running alongside the daily key responsibilities. HR generalist knowledge, as well as employee relations experience, is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing advice and guidance to the HR Team and line managers on a range of employee relations issues
• Management of employee relations casework from end to end
• Advising on and updating HR policies & procedures
• Leading on Absence management
• Supporting with the annual appraisal and salary review processes
• Developing the HR knowledge and capacity of middle leaders
• Supporting and advising on all matters of the employee lifecycle
• Carrying out HR project work
• Performing any other tasks as reasonably requested

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications and experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or qualifying).
• A degree or equivalent higher education qualification in any subject would be an advantage.
• Experience to HR Advisor level shown through previous roles.
• Employee relations experience is essential including case management of investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, capability and performance, as well as absence management and redundancies.
• Well versed in terms and conditions of employment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), is essential.
• Problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Confidence to work all across business levels.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to inspire and support colleagues.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

Personal Qualities

• A commitment and passion to follow a career in HR
• A willingness to learn and a dedication to your own professional development
• High levels of personal and professional organisation, integrity, discretion and confidentiality
• Enthusiastic, energetic, positive and able to self-direct.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work to deadlines.
• Commitment to the use of current and emerging technologies to enhance the administration of the School.
• Commitment to keep up to date with, and uphold, relevant employment legislation.
• A passion for excellence and a willingness to engage in the life of the School community in order to support its particular vision and values.

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://surbitonhigh.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3284494?cid=1567

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email 

recruitment@surbitonhigh.com