HR Advisor

**Start date**: as soon as possible

Barnsley academy is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.
- Manage and deliver day to day HR administration for the academy.
- Provide first line HR support and advice to the Principal and Senior Leaders.
- Provide appropriate advice on terms and conditions of employment, general HR policies and procedures and payroll administration.
- Support the implementation of relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation.
- Lead on recruitment and selection for the academy.
- Support HR work and processes including carrying out/leading meetings.
- Be the key point of contact for employee relations.

This role requires a highly focussed individual that is organised and passionate about making a difference for our academy and for the local community. The postholder will deliver a good level of Human Resources provision with a hands-on approach to undertake the administration work and have the ability to provide first line advice and guidance.

We will offer you:

- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Talented, supportive and innovative staff and students.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include an highly sought after pension scheme (LGPS).
- 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (or term time only for flexible working).
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Perkbox benefits platform.

We are looking for a HR Advisor who is:

- Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
- Experienced with IT packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Experienced with an excellent knowledge and understanding of good HR processes.
- Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
- Keen to be part of a collaborative team of staff.
- A team player with strong communication skills who works collaboratively across the local group of United Learning schools.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

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