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HR Advisor

Job in Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for: Dovetail and Slate
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Talent Manager, Employee Relations
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're looking for a confident HR Advisor to join a busy HR team supporting a leading education provider. You'll support managers with day-to-day people issues, helping them handle cases fairly, consistently and in line with employment law and policy.

The Organisation

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.

Role Purpose
  • Act as the go-to HR contact for managers within the organisation.
  • Provide clear, practical advice on employee relations and case management.
  • Help managers make fair, consistent decisions while keeping processes legally compliant.
Role Responsibilities
  • Manage ER casework including sickness/absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance and investigations.
  • Coach managers on people management, wellbeing conversations and decision-making.
  • Support and guide formal HR meetings to ensure processes are fair and compliant.
  • Help improve HR policies, procedures and documentation.
  • Provide some recruitment advice where needed, but ER is the priority.
Essential Requirements
  • Proven experience as a HR professional.
  • Confident managing complex cases.
  • Strong communicator, able to advise managers clearly and pragmatically.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing a varied caseload.
  • Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain).
Benefits
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
  • Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
  • Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
  • Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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