Senior HR Advisor
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum plus performance bonus
Location: Hybrid (Office and Remote) with some travel to school sites across Cornwall, Plymouth, and Tiverton
Department: People & Culture
Reports to: Head of HR Services
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join our dynamic team, predominantly supporting schools and Delt employees, across Devon and Cornwall. If you have previous HR experience within both the public and the private sector, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role supporting our client group in delivering an exceptional HR service. You will provide expert guidance and support on employment and workforce matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment with organisational goals. You will also engage in workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations to drive business objectives and foster a positive working culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice and support on all HR-related matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including management, trade unions, and staff representatives, to create a productive and engaged workforce.
* Lead on workforce planning, identifying and addressing skills gaps to optimise talent.
* Support line managers with absence management, performance reviews, and employee well-being initiatives.
* Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
* Ensure the integration and optimisation of HR systems and processes.
* Work collaboratively on HR projects and contribute to cross-functional teams.
* Travel to school sites and customer locations as required.
What We’re Looking For
* CIPD Level 5 Qualification (or higher).
* Proven HR experience within the public and private sector at a senior advisory level – experience working within a school would be highly desirable but not essential.
* Strong employee relations experience, with the ability to build positive partnerships with trade unions and staff representatives.
* A confident HR professional who can actively contribute to the team from day one and handle ambiguity and provide pragmatic solutions.
* Effective team player, who can also work independently.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to coach and inspire confidence in stakeholders.
* Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach, aligned to customer goals.
* Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service.
* Willingness to travel to customer sites across Cornwall, Plymouth, and Tiverton.
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid Working: A mix of remote working and office-based collaboration.
* Meaningful Impact: Support the education sector and public interest organisations to create positive workplace cultures.
* Career Growth: Opportunities to develop within a forward-thinking HR team.
* Supportive Environment: Work with like-minded professionals in an organisation that values people and culture.
* Excellent Benefits: Including 25 days annual leave, buy and sell holiday scheme, employer matched pension contribution of up to 10%, and many more.
If you are passionate about HR and want to make a difference in the education and public sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Interviews to be held on Thursday 13th February. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please get in contact early to avoid missing out.
Apply today and be part of a team that values people, innovation, and excellence in HR!
To Apply for this vacancy please click the button above and submit an application via our Core Portal.
If you are experiencing any difficulties please contact us via email at Recruitment@deltservices.co.uk
Delt Shared Services Ltd. is the premier shared services provider in the South West of England.
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