HR Adviser Schools

Role specifics CIPD Level 5. Applicants must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. There must also be adequate vehicle insurance cover to comply with the council's requirements, in line with the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy., Bolton Council Schools HR Team have the exciting opportunity to be able to recruit a fully CIPD Level 5 qualified and experienced HR Adviser to work within the existing School's HR Team, playing a vital role in supporting the delivery of our high-quality HR Service Level Agreement to Schools across the Borough.

You will be responsible for the management of your own portfolio of Schools, and you will act as the first point of contact for Head Teachers, School Business Managers and Governing Bodies requiring specialist HR advice and guidance concerning the School's workforce and related terms and conditions.

You will be required to advise on a range of HR queries, interpreting and applying the relevant legislation, policies and terms and conditions in order to manage and resolve cases. This is a varied role dealing with day-to-day HR issues as well as complex matters, including school restructure programs, TUPE and safeguarding. You will possess excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills as well as an up to date working knowledge of HR and employment law.

The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified with extensive HR Adviser experience, self-motivated, professional and personable. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, often with conflicting demands and will therefore need to be organised, focused on detail, and comfortable with dealing with IT systems.

You will need to be a car user with a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate as the role will involve travel within the Bolton area. You must also possess adequate vehicle insurance cover to comply with the council's requirements, in line with the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.