HR Advisor
ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 April 2025
Job overview
ACS International Schools is seeking a highly organised, proactive HR Advisor to join our collaborative HR team, working at our Hillingdon school location.
Providing first level generalist HR advice to managers, this is a varied role providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes, and systems. Working closely with the HR Business Partnering team you will manage onboarding, probation, performance management and employee relations case work when required.
The role holder will also support and oversee the management of compliance for ACS Hillingdon, in accordance with UK legislation and the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) standards. This will include managing compliance checks for all new starters and maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR). This role will also oversee payroll accuracy, manage the visa process for staff, and support the central HR Operations team whilst working closely with the business at Hillingdon as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- HR Advisory and Employee RelationsCompliance and Onboarding
- Payroll Management
- Visa and Immigration Management
- HR Administration Management and Support
- Continuous Improvement
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.At least part qualified CIPD Level 5 or equivalent by experience.
Essential requirements:
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with a strong commitment to safeguardingProven experience in HR administration.
- Demonstrable experience of providing generalist HR advice on terms and conditions, application of HR policies and first line employee relations (performance management, grievance, disciplinary and sickness management).
- Knowledge of UK employment law, safeguarding regulations, and immigration processes.
- Experience with payroll systems and processes.
- Proficient in HR software and MS Office Suite
- Good IT skills and knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel and experience of producing reports and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse staff and stakeholders.
- Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
- Discretion and diplomacy – an ability to exercise discretion and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- A collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve team success.
- Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail – able to proof-read and spot check data and anomalies.
- Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and take ownership for all aspects of the role.
- Adopting high standards of ethical conduct at all times, with a clear understanding of the impact on others.
- A strong team player with the ability to work independently with excellent time management and planning skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands.
- Passion for HR and employee experience.
- Eagerness to learn continuously and keep up to date.
This is a permanent, full-time position 35 hours per week based at the Hillingdon campus. Occasional travel to other UK campuses may be required during peak times.
Start Date: March/April 2025
Safeguarding ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
About ACS Hillingdon International School
- ACS Hillingdon International School
- 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon
- Middlesex
- UB10 0BE
- United Kingdom
Four schools, one world-class education.
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools – 3 in Greater London and 1 in Doha, Qatar – are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
Our academic programme
All ACS campuses are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Egham is one of only three schools in the UK to also offer and the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
All ACS campuses offer an American High School Diploma, with ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon also teaching prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and Oxford in the UK; Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale in the US; and McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Keio from the rest of the world.
Language support for our international communities
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught throughout the schools.
Native Language Enrichment (NLE) programmes are offered in over 12 languages.
State-of-the-art facilities in stately surroundings.
Our campuses set the quality benchmark standard for school facilities and grounds.
ACS’s robust programme of development and renewal has invested over £45 million into campus facilities over the past ten years.
Each campus is built around a spacious period estate, enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.
Transition and housing support for incoming families
The campuses are situated approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London.
Campus area housing is up to 50% less expensive than central London locations.
On-site Housing Officers assist families and relocation agents in finding the ideal home.
Each school operates an extensive door-to-door busing service.
Admissions Officers are knowledgeable in both academic and relocation issues.
Well-established parent communities provide extensive support and transition assistance to incoming families.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
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