Senior HR Advisor

Location: Herefordshire (Hybrid – office, on-site & home working)

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Benefits: 26–31 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, flexible working, retail discounts

Our client, a leading organisation supporting the education sector, is hiring a Senior HR Advisor to deliver high-impact, hands-on HR support across schools and academies.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of education settings, partnering with senior leaders to navigate complex people challenges and make a real difference to schools and communities.

This is a visible, on-the-ground role — ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building trusted relationships face-to-face.

What you’ll do

• Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE
• Act as a trusted advisor to headteachers, governors and senior leaders, often on-site in high-pressure situations
• Lead formal processes, including acting as investigating officer and producing detailed reports
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, policies and education-specific frameworks
• Support organisational change, consultations and trade union engagement
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures for schools
• Design and deliver HR training to education settings
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to support service delivery and future growth

You’ll work closely with senior leadership teams, education stakeholders and internal HR colleagues to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience managing complex HR casework end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders
• Experience in unionised environments and consultation processes
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• A calm, professional and decisive approach under pressure
• A flexible, solutions-focused mindset

Experience within education or knowledge of frameworks such as Burgundy Book, Green Book or STPCD is highly desirable.

Why join?

• A varied, high-impact role supporting schools and communities
• A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
• Flexible working with a balance of on-site and home working
• Strong benefits package including enhanced annual leave and pension

Apply now to play a key role in shaping HR delivery across education settings.