Remote HR Advisor; part-time​/term time

Final date to receive applications: T00:00:00

Location: Cardiff

Region: South Glamorgan

Country Code: GB

Postal Code: CF10 1

Application Type: Any

Closing Date: T23:01:57.91

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We're a Great Place to Work certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Remote, UK

Part time or Term time only

Permanent

At IRIS, we're passionate about helping education organisations create great places to work. We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused HR Advisor to join our Education HR Consultancy team, supporting schools, academy trusts and other education sector clients with expert HR advice and guidance. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

As an HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our HR Business Partners and clients to provide practical, commercially focused HR solutions. You'll be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service, supporting organisations with everything from contracts and policies to employee relations and organisational change. This includes providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters, supporting schools, trusts and education clients with recruitment and people-related processes, reviewing, updating and developing HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice, supporting the onboarding of new HR consultancy clients, delivering HR training and workshops both virtually and in person, and assisting clients with the effective use of HR technology and software solutions.

You will be expected to build trusted relationships with clients and ensure agreed service levels are met. You will also support project work and act as a trusted HR partner to clients.

• A motivated HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering excellent service to clients.
• Previous experience working in an HR role.
• A good understanding of HR principles and people practices.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPD qualification, studying towards CIPD, or equivalent practical HR experience.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

Skills assessment tailored to the position, e.g., case study, coding challenge or portfolio review.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know. We are committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.

#s1-Gen lifecycle. As an HR Advisor, you'll work closely with our HR Business Partners and clients to provide practical, commercially focused HR solutions. You'll be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service, supporting organisations with everything from contracts and policies to employee relations and organisational change. Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR matters. Supporting schools, trusts and education clients with recruitment and people-related processes.

Reviewing, updating and developing HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice. Supporting the onboarding of…