Senior ER/HR Advisor

KM4HR are recruiting a strong ER/HR Advisor to act in a consultative role, fostering relationships with a number of clients operating in the education sector, providing comprehensive HR support.

Travel in and around the East London area 3 days per week (on average) will be required.

Daily Responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice to management on employee relations and management issues; advising and supporting managers with grievances, disciplinary actions, absence management and performance management cases on site
• Composing and/or reviewing all relevant notes and letters and forwarding as needed
• To coach managers with HR procedures and challenge any non-compliance
• Actively monitor and work with relevant senior leaders, to manage all employee cases - instigating formal proceedings where necessary, supporting and at times composing all relevant letters and associated emails as needed
• Building and maintaining strong productive relationships with site managers and attend appropriate onsite meetings as required
• Update and advise on employment legislation and policy
• Assist with the design and delivery in particular HR areas, such as performance reviews and management, discipline and grievance management
• Provide full support to the site management team across all company HR policies & processes to enable the delivery of the entire employee lifecycle
• To take a proactive approach to supporting the management team in people management issues and general HR support and advice
• To provide an email and telephone support service to clients on a as required basis

We're looking for the following skills/experience:

• Previous HR experience gained at Advisor level essential
• Experience gained working within the education sector preferable
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire employee lifecycle
• Able to support change, consult and build relationships at all levels
• Ability to adapt and tailor support for numerous clients