HR Advisor
Chelmsford - UK
Job Summary
Welcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape future generations. Were more than just a support system; were the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services we address a spectrum of needs ensuring excellence in the education and tech industry your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether youre developing cutting-edge educational technology supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.
Our mission statement says it all: JoinUp the right information to the right person at the right time
Dedicated to our core values we are committed to:
Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools intelligence connections and freedom to make informed decisions recognised and respected by all.
Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
Passion: Because we love what you do youre at the heart of everything we do.
Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.
Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths ensuring that together we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can use your expertise to make a real difference across schools and academies
Were looking for a HR Advisor to join our team and provide high-quality practical HR advice and support through our HR Advice Line service. Youll work closely with schools and academies supporting them with a wide range of HR matters and helping them navigate complex employee relations issues with confidence.
This is a great opportunity for a self-sufficient HR professional who enjoys variety working directly with clients and using their knowledge to provide practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely accurate HR advice to schools and academies through our HR Advice Line.
Advise on employee relations matters including disciplinaries grievances absence performance and investigations.
Support clients with maternity paternity and family leave queries.
Provide guidance on redundancies and workforce restructuring.
Build strong client relationships and deliver a high-quality service within agreed SLAs and KPIs.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to share knowledge and continuously improve the HR Advice Line service.
About You
Experienced HR Advisor with strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Experience supporting maintained schools and/or academies is essential.
Confident managing a range of employee relations cases and providing practical advice.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Able to work independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Comfortable using HR systems and technology to deliver remote HR support.
CIPD qualified or equivalent experience is desirable.
Interview process
1st stage Interview
2nd stage Interview
We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process please reach out to a member of the team at
Juniper Education Benefits
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Opportunity to purchase additional leave
Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
Day 1 access to24/7 GP & prescriptionservices
Day 1 access to rewards platform
Cycle to work scheme
Company Sick Pay on completion of probation
Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
Funded development/Qualification opportunities
Voluntary health care cash plan
Voluntary private medical insurance
Plus more!
Please note:We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Applications to be submitted by midnight 23rd September 2026
About Company
We're a school improvement partner for primary schools, secondary schools and multi-academy trusts. We give educational leaders in 11,000+ UK schools the right information, at the right time, helping them to accurately evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement, through tec ... View more