HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Birmingham

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a generalist HR Advisor to join a college based in the West Midlands. The HR Advisor, will provide comprehensive HR and ER support across the organisation, acting as the trusted HR partner and first line of assistance for all employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management.

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 p.a.

Contract: Permanent, Onsite working

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an influential business partner, guiding managers and staff on the effective use of HR policies and procedures.
• Support payroll processes by managing starters, leavers, and contract amendments, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Assist in organising and authorising staff training, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Manage and support employee sickness, including occupational health referrals and absence management plans.
• Provide advice on family-friendly leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Produce and report on HR metrics, such as sickness absence, equality data, and headcount reporting.
• Handle HR casework, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Maintain up-to-date HR systems and employee records, ensuring legal compliance.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, supporting the wider HR team during peak periods.

Skills and Experience:

• CIPD qualified or working towards it, with a relevant degree.
• Experience in a generalist HR role within a busy office environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work across multiple sites when needed.
• A valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave (up to 50 days, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave).
• Ongoing career development with dedicated development days and talent schemes.
• Generous pension schemes with up to 21.5% employer contribution.

If you're ready to make a difference in a proactive HR environment, I want to hear from you! Apply NOW!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.