HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover) Fixed term: Starting August 2026 expected for 12 months Full Time, 40 hours per week all year round (Flexibility across Monday to Saturday) We would also welcome applications from those seeking a part time role or job share. Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 plus benefits (including fee remission) Closing Date: 31/05/2026 The Role We are seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our dedicated team and support all three schools within the Monkton Family. Reporting to the Director of People, you will take the lead in coaching Line Managers on people issues, striving for best practices, and mentoring junior HR team members. Key Responsibilities Include: Advisory & Coaching: Advise departmental managers on all people-related matters in line with employment law. Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from creating job descriptions to onboarding, while working to reduce business costs. Employee Relations: Proactively manage absence levels and long-term sickness cases. Strategy & Projects: Design and implement reward and benefit policies, as well as staff wellbeing programmes. Compliance: Maintain and audit the Single Central Register and ensure all recruitment checks are carried out effectively. Training: Design and deliver training for managers across the school. About YouThe ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire to build relationships at every level of the organisation. Qualifications and Skills: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent Certificate in Personnel Practice. Proven ability in employment legislation and/or reward strategies. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. An analytical approach to problem-solving and the ability to interpret KPI data. IT literate with a high level of commitment and flexibility. For further information, please take a look at our candidate information pack. Safeguarding Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must