HR Advisor (case worker)
CV-LibraryCumbriatemporaryPosted: 13 August 2026
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A large, values-led Multi-Academy Trust is appointing an HR Adviser (Case Officer) to provide high-quality employee relations and casework support. You’ll manage a dedicated caseload and work closely with an allocated group of schools, advising leaders across a broad range of HR matters.
Key responsibilities
Managing employee relations (ER) casework end-to-end, including:
Absence management
Grievances
Disciplinaries
Advising and supporting school leaders with day-to-day HR guidance and best practice
Working confidently within a unionised environment, supporting consultation and ensuring fair, consistent process
Ensuring cases are handled in line with Trust policies, employment law, and agreed timescales
What we’re looking for
Strong, demonstrable experience in a casework-focused HR/ER role
Confident handling absence, grievance and disciplinary processes
Experience working in a unionised setting (highly important) and knowledge of local authoritys T&C's
CIPD qualification is not essential—relevant experience is the priority
A large, values-led Multi-Academy Trust is appointing an HR Adviser (Case Officer) to provide high-quality employee relations and casework support. You’ll manage a dedicated caseload and work closely with an allocated group of schools, advising leaders across a broad range of HR matters.
Key responsibilities
Managing employee relations (ER) casework end-to-end, including:
Absence management
Grievances
Disciplinaries
Advising and supporting school leaders with day-to-day HR guidance and best practice
Working confidently within a unionised environment, supporting consultation and ensuring fair, consistent process
Ensuring cases are handled in line with Trust policies, employment law, and agreed timescales
What we’re looking for
Strong, demonstrable experience in a casework-focused HR/ER role
Confident handling absence, grievance and disciplinary processes
Experience working in a unionised setting (highly important) and knowledge of local authoritys T&C's
CIPD qualification is not essential—relevant experience is the priority