HR Advisor - Chelmsford - £30,805-£36,130

Anglia Ruskin University

Mid-level Not specified Chelmsford, ENG, GB

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job summary

Join Anglia Ruskin University's HR Services to support managers with essential HR matters. Lead on casework by tackling issues from performance management to grievances using your strong HR knowledge. With a commitment to employee welfare and an inclusive work environment, ARU offers a supportive role with career growth potential. Apply now for this chance to advance your HR career in a respected institution!

Role details
Role
Full Time
Industry
Education And Training
Employment
Fulltime
Experience
2 Years +
Education
Degree
Responsibilities
  • give guidance on policy and procedures
  • handle HR issues informally
  • monitor actions where necessary
  • ensure solutions for raised queries
Requirements
  • provide advice to managers and staff
  • undertake HR case work
  • supporting processing and monitoring actions
  • multi-task and prioritise workload
  • excellent communication skills
  • sound knowledge of employment law
Benefits
  • flexible working
  • inclusive workplace
  • commitment to safeguarding
Key skills
Hr Policies Performance Management Sickness Absence Grievance Disciplinaries Communication Employment Law Best Practice Methodical Logical
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    About ARU:
    ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
    ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
    About the role:
    Reporting to the HR Partner on a day\-to\-day basis, you will be required to provide advice to managers and staff on policy and procedures. You will undertake HR case work, providing advice and guidance to managers on a range of HR issues such as performance management, sickness absence, grievance and disciplinaries, and supporting such work through processing, recording and monitoring actions where necessary. Where queries are raised, you will ensure that solutions are provided and concerns are managed at an informal level where possible.
    We are looking for an effective and highly organised individual, who has the ability to multi\-task and prioritise workload as necessary. You will have a methodical and logical approach to your workload, with a solution focused mindset to meet stakeholder requirements. You will also possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work to relevant deadlines.
    With a degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and CPD. To succeed in your application, it is essential that you are able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in a HR environment. Having worked in the Further Education or Schools sector, or for another Ofsted regulated employer, will be beneficial. You will have sound knowledge of employment law and best practice. It would also be advantageous to be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards this.
    For more information on this role please email, Kristelle Dines, HR Partner at [email protected]
    ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.
    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
    We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
    We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
    This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point\-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.
    Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
    We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
    Guidance Notes:
    For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

    Job Category Administrative
    Vacancy Type Permanent
    Employment Type Full time
    Salary From £30,805
    Salary To £36,130
    Location Chelmsford
    Faculty/Prof Service HR Services
    Ref No 3602
    Closing Date 15/08/2025