Job type
TemporaryLocation
NorwichWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£34,434- £36,636 per annum
HR Advisor Norwich
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Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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Hays is working with an Education Trust who are seeking a proactive and hardworking HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide HR guidance and support. Our client has numerous primary and secondary schools based throughout the region, although the successful candidate will primarily be based at their Head Office on the outskirts of Norwich.
The successful candidate will work closely with Head Teachers and Senior Leaders within the business, supporting and providing guidance on employee relation cases. This is a great opportunity to work with a small but friendly and supportive team who believe in supporting one another and providing excellent HR services to the wider business.
Your new role
- You’ll manage a varied and busy caseload, including:
- Disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management cases
- Long-term sickness absence and attendance management
- Restructuring and organisational change support
- Flexible working requests and employment policy interpretation
- Providing clear, practical, and confident HR advice to head teachers and managers
- Working with data to support decisions and improve attendance and outcomes
- Contributing to continuous improvement, including new system implementation
What you'll need to succeed
- Is CIPD Level 5 qualified, working towards it, or has equivalent experience
- Has at least two years’ experience in an HR Advisor or ER‑focused role
- Is confident managing complex ER cases independently
- Communicates with clarity, empathy, and influence
- Can challenge Head Teachers constructively while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Remains calm, professional, and solution‑focused under pressure.
- Builds trust quickly across a wide range of stakeholders
What you'll get in return
- £34,434 - £36,636 per annum
- Flexible working hours
- A role with real purpose having an immediate impact on the business
- A genuinely supportive and welcoming HR team
- Hybrid working after training (up to 2 days WFH)
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to an excellent working location at Norwich Business Park, close to shops, gym, and amenities
- Opportunity to broaden your ER experience
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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
