🌟 Join Us as a Human Resource (People) Advisor
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Working Style: Hybrid (with some travel)
Organisation: QA Higher Education, 12-month fixed term contract
Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real impact in higher education?
At QA Higher Education, we’re on a mission to deliver a first-class experience for our students—and that starts with our people. We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our dynamic People Team and help shape a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Partner with managers to provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation.
- Lead and support on employee relations cases including grievances, disciplinaries, absence, and capability.
- Drive continuous improvement by contributing to People Team projects and HR process enhancements.
- Support organisational change, including TUPE activities and change management initiatives.
- Champion our values, helping to embed the QA Spirit across the business.
- Deliver HR-focused training to build managerial capability and employee engagement.
🎯 What You’ll Bring:
- Ideally hold CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification/experience.
- Proven experience in managing complex employee relations and absence cases.
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with attention to detail.
- Experience in fast-paced HR environments and policy development.
🌱 Why Join QA Higher Education?
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values continuous learning.
- Make a real difference in shaping the employee experience across our organisation.
- Enjoy professional development opportunities and support for your growth.
- Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where your voice matters.
🏫 About QA Higher Education:
QAHE partners with leading UK universities to deliver a wide range of programmes—from foundation to postgraduate level—across subjects like Business, Computing, Cyber Security, and more. We’re committed to widening access to higher education and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all.
🤝 Equal Opportunities:
QA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a basic DBS check.
📣 Ready to Empower Our People?
Apply now and help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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