Job Description

Job Summary

job Title

: HR Advisor

Location

: Central base Aylesbury - office based

Salary

: Up to 38,000 per annum

Hours

: 40 hours per week

Reports to

: FD

Required:

Full and clean UK driving license

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the child care sector? We are is seeking an experienced HR Advisor CIPD Level 3 (or above) to join our growing team and support our mission of providing exceptional care for young people.

This is an onsite, varied, and hands-on generalist role where you will advise on HR functions across residential young people's homes. Dealing with complex employee relations cases to safer recruitment, onboarding, and supporting strategic people initiatives. You'll work closely with managers and staff, becoming a trusted point of contact. You will need to have knowledge of safeguarding and experience of working in regulated environment.

You will need to feel confident making informed decisions, prioritising effectively, and providing accurate, timely HR advice to support our teams across multiple locations.

What you'll be doing:

Providing expert advice and support on employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters Leading end-to-end recruitment processes following safer recruitment practices and DBS procedures. Delivering a welcoming and professional onboarding experience to ensure new team members feel supported and aligned with our ethos from day one. Maintaining training records and mandatory registers Advising managers and staff on employment legislation, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities Supporting and implementing HR initiatives aligned with our strategic goals Maintaining accurate and confidential HR documentation and records Supporting workforce planning and helping develop future talent pipelines Proven ability to manage and update HR systems, with an emphasis on precise data entry and efficient problem-solving. Proficient in Microsoft office packages, excel, teams and word.

What we're looking for:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR advisor role Experience in the early years, or care sector - or strong understanding of safeguarding in regulated settings (OFSTED, LADO) - is highly desirable CIPD Level 3 (or above) qualification Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven ability to manage employee relations cases independently Recruitment experience at multiple levels, including proactive talent sourcing and headhunting Confidence and experience in delivering effective onboarding and induction processes A proactive, positive approach with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-trust environment -- making decisions, managing a varied workload, and offering accurate, timely advice with minimal supervision Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person