HR Advisor

Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Reading
Salary: £20 - £25 per hour
Contract: Interim 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join an FE college based in Reading area, with a strong focus on Employee Relations. You will support managers across the college with a wide range of ER matters, helping to ensure a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance issues
• Manage ER casework from start to resolution
• Support investigations, hearings, and appeals
• Ensure policies are applied consistently and in line with employment law
• Build effective relationships and coach managers on people matters

About You

• Experience in an HR Advisor role with strong ER focus
• Good knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident managing a varied ER caseload
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
• An enhanced DBS certificate is essential (registered within last 2 years)