HR Advisor
JOB_53508654735709Job type
PermanentLocation
Manchester CentreWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£30,000 - £35,000 DOE
HR Advisor | £30,000 - £35,000 | FTC until July 2026 Minimum | Manchester Centre | Hybrid
Hays is proud to be working in partnership with a respected education establishment to recruit a HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly shaped HR service and make a meaningful impact across the organisation.
Occasional travel to other sites.
Your New Role
As HR Advisor, you’ll be a key part of a collaborative HR team, providing confident, proactive support across the full employee lifecycle, operating in a generalist HR capacity, while helping shape a new service that values initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide HR advice and guidance across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
- Support managers with ER casework, absence management, and OH referrals.
- Deliver confident, clear HR advice remotely and in person.
- Advising on HR policies and procedures.
- Participate in interview panels and contribute to HR & Recruitment processes.
- Help shape and improve HR service delivery through initiative and problem-solving.
- Support with HR projects, in line with the organisation's people strategy.
- Ensure consistency and fairness in HR practices across the organisation.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- Comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions and service improvement.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Hybrid working with a Manchester central base. (2 days onsite, 3 days from home).
- Enhanced pension and holidays.
- Opportunity to shape a new HR service.
- Supportive team environment with scope for development.
- Immediate start with a fixed-term contract until the end of July 2026, with potential for something longer term.
Interested? Apply now to join a forward-thinking Trust where your HR expertise will make a real difference.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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HR AdvisorJOB_535086547357092025-10-172026-01-15
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