HR Advisor (Temporary – Potential to Go Permanent)
Location: Egham (with travel to nearby sites)Contract: Temporary until end of June (with potential to become permanent)Salary: £37,263 – £40,079 (depending on experience)Sector: Education (College)
About the Role
A client of ours is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join their team within a college setting on a temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
This is a varied position supporting the HR Business Partner function, providing a professional and customer-focused HR advisory service across the organisation. You will work closely with managers and employees, offering guidance on a wide range of people matters while promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
You will be joining a supportive environment where you will receive guidance and induction support to help you quickly get up to speed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and support to managers on all HR and employee relations matters
- Support absence management processes, including return-to-work meetings and wellbeing initiatives
- Lead on maternity, paternity, and flexible working applications
- Support and manage probation and capability cases
- Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends to support retention strategies
- Assist with recruitment processes and best practice
- Review and update HR policies, procedures, and guidance documents
- Undertake HR projects, research, and reporting as required
About You
You will be a confident HR professional who can build strong relationships and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
Essential:
- GCSE grade 9–4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent HR advisory experience)
- Experience advising on employee relations matters
- Knowledge of employment law and its practical application
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable:
- Experience managing a varied caseload (absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance)
- Exposure to change management or redundancy processes
- Ability to analyse HR data and identify trends
Additional Information
- This role is a mix of new and replacement responsibilities
- Full induction and ongoing support will be provided
- Travel across nearby sites is required
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If you're immediately available and looking for your next HR opportunity within a college environment in Egham, we’d love to hear from you.
