Job Description

About The Role

Join Us as a Human Resource (People) Advisor

Location:

Birmingham City Centre

Working Style:

Hybrid (with some travel)

Organisation:

QA Higher Education, 12-month fixed term contract


Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in higher education?



At QA Higher Education, we're on a mission to deliver a first-class experience for our students--and that starts with our people. We're looking for a

People Advisor

to join our dynamic People Team and help shape a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

Partner with managers

to provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation.

Lead and support

on employee relations cases including grievances, disciplinaries, absence, and capability.

Drive continuous improvement

by contributing to People Team projects and HR process enhancements.

Support organisational change

, including TUPE activities and change management initiatives.

Champion our values

, helping to embed the QA Spirit across the business.

Deliver HR-focused training

to build managerial capability and employee engagement.

What You'll Bring:

Ideally hold CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification/experience. Proven experience in managing complex employee relations and absence cases. Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with attention to detail. Experience in fast-paced HR environments and policy development.

Why Join QA Higher Education?

Be part of a

collaborative and forward-thinking team

that values continuous learning. Make a real difference in shaping the

employee experience

across our organisation. Enjoy

professional development opportunities

and support for your growth. Work in a

diverse and inclusive environment

where your voice matters.

About QA Higher Education:

QAHE partners with leading UK universities to deliver a wide range of programmes--from foundation to postgraduate level--across subjects like Business, Computing, Cyber Security, and more. We're committed to widening access to higher education and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all.

Equal Opportunities:

QA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.


Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a basic DBS check.

Ready to Empower Our People?

Apply now and help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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