People Advisor

About the company

Client Details A large, multi-site trust is seeking an experienced People Advisor to provide hands-on HR support across several London locations. This is a fast-paced role focused on supporting managers with sickness absence, employee relations casework and day-to-day people matters.

Your tasks

The People Advisor role in the education sector involves supporting the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, ensuring policies and processes are effectively implemented. You'll be a key point of contact for HR-related queries, helping to support the organisation's workforce and operations.

Description Working closely with senior HR colleagues, you will manage a varied caseload and provide practical, solutions-focused advice to managers across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing short and long-term sickness absence cases
• Supporting attendance, wellbeing and return-to-work processes
• Managing Occupational Health referrals and reasonable adjustments
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation matters
• Preparing HR correspondence and case documentation
• Supporting formal meetings and investigations
• Maintaining accurate case records and trackers
• Providing regular updates on case progress and key risks

Requirements

You will be an experienced HR professional who can build credibility quickly and provide confident advice in a complex operational environment.

You will have

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong employee relations and casework experience
• Proven experience managing sickness absence processes
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• The ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running
• Education sector experience is essential.

What we offer

Job Offer

• £186-£190 per day PAYE
• Initial 3-month fixed-term contract
• Immediate start
• Diverse and rewarding HR advisory workload
• Opportunity to work across multiple London sites
• Supportive and collaborative HR team

Other

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.