HR Advisor - Tulip Recruitment : Job Details

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to join their dedicated Human Resources team on a full time, temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within the education sector, supporting Headteachers and school leaders in managing and developing their teams.

Responsibilities:

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Advise and guide Headteachers, School Business Managers, and Senior Leaders on a wide range of HR-related issues.
• Manage your own caseload of formal HR cases, including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence, and grievances.
• Support casework in a professional and timely manner, providing practical and legally sound solutions.
• Maintain and develop HR policies, procedures, guidance notes, and intranet content, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
• Provide support and advice to managers, employees, and the HR team on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.
• Promote good practice in all aspects of people management and ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal processes.

Skills and experience:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or generalist role, ideally in a public sector or education environment.
• An understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence in handling complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and offer pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 7 or equivalent.