Human Resources Advisor

St Peter’s School, York, is a dynamic, forward-looking HMC independent school for day and boarding pupils based a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre of York. 

We are seeking an experienced and innovative HR Professional to work within a small HR team. The HR department consists of the HR Manager, a HR Advisor and a HR Administrator. The Department provides a full HR service to c400 staff across three schools and the role holder can expect involvement in all aspects of operational HR work. Additional support is provided from outside the department in matters related to safeguarding and maintaining the School’s Single Central Register (SCR).   

This is very much a hands-on, operational role and the role holder will:

• Assist the HR Manager with the smooth running of the Human Resources Department and the development, implementation and monitoring of HR processes and policies.
• Take a lead in the provision of operational HR support across the School ensuring a professional, high quality and customer focused HR service to managers and staff as well as job applicants and other external contacts.
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The role requires a skilled HR Professional, with substantial operational experience within in a similar office environment.  Applicants must hold a minimum of a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate.

We offer a competitive salary that will reflect the important nature of the role and the experience, skills and qualifications of the successful candidate.

We would appreciate no speculative enquiries from employment agencies at this stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder will be required to take care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work and to co-operate with those designated with responsibility for health and safety.

Registered Charity Number: 1141329