HR Advisor - #2192559

HR Advisor (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £37,344 FTE (pro rata to the days worked)

Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: 3 Days Per Week (flexible days Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join the HR team of a further education organisation on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This opportunity has arisen to provide cover whilst the current HR Business Partner leads a major HR Systems Implementation Project.

This is a varied generalist HR role, supporting managers and employees across the organisation with employee relations, recruitment, and day-to-day HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and practical HR advice to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Manage a varied ER caseload including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Support recruitment and selection activities, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Assist managers with workforce planning, onboarding and induction processes.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the college to deliver an efficient HR service.
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations experience with confidence managing cases independently.
• Recruitment and selection experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit environments would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible working pattern across three days per week.
• Opportunity to work within a respected further education institution.
• Varied and rewarding HR generalist role.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible fixed-term opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.