HR Adviser

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: 26/27-115

Compensation: £34,298 - £36,376 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Take responsibility for ensuring that all new employees are inducted and trained in the use of self service and online systems.
2. Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on the interpretation of HR processes and procedures in relation to people management, to cover performance and absence management, probation, job evaluation, flexible working, paternity and maternity leave.
3. In conjunction with the HR Data Protection and Information Coordinator, ensure all HR systems are maintained and provide managers with accurate information as required.
4. Liaise with managers on performance concerns and ensure issues are addressed, escalating as appropriate to the HRBP.
5. Advising on and processing requests for leave (maternity, paternity, compassionate, dependants and bereavement).
6. Maintain exit interview documentation and completing paperwork as required, escalating any issues as appropriate.
7. Provide advice to managers and staff on conditions of service, pension schemes, entitlements and pre-retirement arrangements.
8. When required, support HRBPs in the training of staff and managers on new processes or legislation changes.
9. Act as a positive ambassador for the College Group, maintaining a professional and positive image within the organisation and to external stakeholders.
10. Participating in cross-college activities such as enrolment, summer recruitment, exam invigilation etc as required.
11. Comply with the College’s financial regulations and other standards for procurement/asset management.
12. Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of information held within the office and comply with data protection protocols and relevant policies as appropriate. 

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life. 
2. To take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times. 
3. To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
4. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Certificate in HR Practice or appropriate equivalent qualification or experience  
2. Up to date knowledge and experience of the practical applications of employment law and statutory requirements  
3. Experience of working within a busy HR department  
4. Experience in preparing formal cases for internal hearings  
5. Practical experience in the area of sickness absence management 
6. Awareness of the main trends in Human Resources and ability to evaluate their practical worth in the contect of the College  
7. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs 
8. Ability to effectively organise and prioritise heavy workloads
9. Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff, management and trade unions  
10. To deliver training as and when required  

1. Proven experience in assisting managers in the resolution of collective and individual grievances and disputes 

Benefits