WSR is recruiting for a HR Advisor for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Temporary

Salary: £21 to £23 p/h

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a leadership role. Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to lead and develop our HR function across three sites, supporting up to 200 dedicated staff members.

HR Advisor Role:

Strategic Leadership: Oversee and direct all HR services, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices.
Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on HR policies, supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and staff well-being.
Recruitment & Retention: Lead safer recruitment processes, onboarding, and talent management strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure HR policies align with statutory guidance, oversee DBS checks, and support Ofsted inspections.
Professional Development: Drive staff training, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
HR Systems & Reporting: Manage HR information systems, workforce planning, and reporting to senior leadership and governance boards.

HR Advisor Qualifications and Experience

CIPD-qualified HR professional with strong HR generalist experience.
Proven ability to work autonomously, using initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in the education sector or public sector HR (desirable).
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

HR Advisor Benefits

A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
The chance to make a real impact within an educational setting.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re passionate about HR and want to make a difference we’d love to hear from you!

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.