HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire / Office Based
Salary: 34,000 per annum

I am seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join my client's team and play a key role in supporting their people strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong HR background, particularly within OFSTED-regulated environments, safeguarding, and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) reporting.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support & Employee Relations

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on all people-related matters, ensuring alignment with employment law and best practices.
• Manage employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in the care sector.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are kept up to date and in line with OFSTED and employment law regulations.

Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure HR practices align with OFSTED requirements and care sector regulations.
• Support managers with safer recruitment processes, including DBS checks, Right to Work, and reference checks.
• Take a lead role in safeguarding concerns, working closely with managers to ensure compliance with best practices and reporting procedures.
• LADO Reporting - Support and advise managers on reporting safeguarding concerns to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and ensure compliance with statutory guidelines.
• Conduct investigations into safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Training & Development

• Assist in designing and delivering HR and safeguarding training for managers and staff.
• Promote a positive safeguarding culture by embedding safeguarding principles in HR policies and daily operations.
• Support the development and implementation of well-being initiatives to create a supportive work environment for all staff.

HR Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Monitor and report on absence management, staff turnover, and HR metrics to support business decisions.
• Assist in HR projects related to employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and workforce planning.

Key Requirements

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in an HR role within the care industry, ideally in an OFSTED-regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law, safeguarding procedures, and safer recruitment.
• Experience with LADO reporting and managing safeguarding concerns within a care setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to support and guide managers and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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