Job Description

HR Advisor

17,000 to 19,000 (34,000 to 38,000 FTE)

Location:

Cambridge, St Edmunds College

Contract type:

Permanent, part time 18.25 per week

St Edmund's College is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to join our evolving HR team.

In this newly created role, you'll work closely with managers across the College, providing expert guidance and coaching throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll have a particular focus on employee relations, learning and development, and using data to drive continuous improvement. Your support will empower managers to lead confidently and create inclusive, high-performing teams.

This part-time role offers flexibility across three or four working days per week, with Tuesday as a required day. We're happy to explore working patterns that suit your needs, though regular onsite presence is essential.

Key duties & responsibilities

Employee Relations & Manager Support

Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and performance matters Prepare documentation for investigations and hearings Facilitate reasonable adjustments and Access to Work processes Support appraisal delivery, coaching, and capability conversations

Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage mid-level recruitment, including job design and diversity initiatives Oversee family-friendly leave processes and flexible working requests Coordinate apprenticeship agreements and onboarding activities

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain HR systems and provide first-line policy guidance Ensure compliance with right-to-work checks and criminal record screening Process subject access and FOI requests Provide administrative support where required

Learning, Development & Engagement

Deliver and document training and development activities Create and support staff engagement events Use HR data to identify trends and inform action

Policy, Projects & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to policy reviews and HR projects Share best practice and uphold College policies Suggest and implement improvements to HR processes Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and support College upkeep
More information about the role can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Experience as a HR Advisor or a similar role. Experience supporting managers with ER matters. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes. Experience with learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels. Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, multitask, and handle a high workload effectively. Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. Proactive and organised
If you feel that you fit most but not all of the above criteria, we would still love to hear from you.

As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:

Working daily allowance for food and drinks
Free car parking (where available) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Generous pension contributions Discounts at restaurants, shops & more Outdoor gym Death in service Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

About St Edmund's College

St Edmund's College is a diverse and welcoming mature college within the University of Cambridge. Known for our friendly, inclusive atmosphere, we're proud to be a place where people of all backgrounds feel at home and can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all identities and lived experiences.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have experience supporting managers with employee relations cases?
Experience:

HR Advisor : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person