Twinkl Educational Publishing
HR Advisor
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Location: Fully remote anywhere in the UK or hybrid (Twinkl HQ, Sheffield)
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract (covering long-term sick leave)
Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata (dependent on experience; earnings calculated proportionally over the 6-month contract)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Full-time)
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor who enjoys balancing hands-on operational support with trusted advisory guidance.
As our HR Advisor, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team to provide expert HR advice and operational support across the business, ensuring the consistent and fair application of HR policies and processes. You will support managers, handle employee relations casework, and contribute to projects that enhance the overall employee experience across a hybrid and geographically distributed workforce.
This role will also take ownership of providing crucial cover during a period of long-term medical absence, serving as a key point of contact for managers and employees across the business.
In This Role, You’ll
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management cases.
- Support managers in investigations and the fair, consistent resolution of employee concerns in line with employment law and internal policies.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and remain fully compliant with legislation and GDPR standards.
- Guide managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, annual reviews, and constructive feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, well-being, and a positive workplace culture.
- Contribute to HR projects focused on enhancing process efficiency, system improvements, and HRIS optimization.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR operations and improve service delivery through innovation and continuous improvement.
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What You’ll Need To Succeed
We’re looking for someone who combines empathy and resilience with a proactive, collaborative approach and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll Bring
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and HR processes.
- Proven experience advising managers and managing HR casework in an advisory role (1+ years’ experience or equivalent).
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), or a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust quickly.
- Good understanding of performance management, employee relations, and engagement principles.
- Strong attention to detail and an unyielding commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, changing environment and managing multiple priorities with flexibility.
How We’ll Look After You
- Enjoy 33 days of paid time off per year (pro-rata), plus watch your holiday bank grow the longer you stay with us.
- The Ultimate "Me" Day: An extra, fully paid day off dedicated entirely to you. Sleep in, binge a show, or hit the spa. No justification needed, just pure self-care.
- Volunteering Day: Want to change the world? We’ll foot the bill. Take a fully paid day every year to champion a cause close to your heart.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Keep your money in your pocket as we give you access to a Westfield Health cash plan. Claim back cash on everyday healthcare like dentist visits, eye care, and physio.
- Family Support: Big life moments deserve big support. We’ve got you covered with enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Pension & Life Insurance: We’re investing in your tomorrow. Secure your future with our boosted pension contributions and total peace of mind through generous life insurance.
- Free Twinkl Access: Unleash a world of learning and fun! Get full, complimentary access to Twinkl for you and your family.
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Closing Date
Monday 24th August 2026, 5:00 pm
About Us
Who are we and what do we do?
At Twinkl, we believe every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and inspired to learn. Created by experienced educators for educators, our mission is simple: to help those who teach by transforming lives through education.
Trusted by teaching communities worldwide, Twinkl provides instant access to an award-winning library of over 1 million digital and printable resources. Supporting learners from birth through secondary education, our collection spans everything from daily lesson planning and assessments to leadership and wellbeing tools.
We evolve alongside the classroom, adding fresh content daily. And if you can't find exactly what you need? Just ask. Our world-class customer service team will create bespoke resources just for you, allowing you to focus on what matters most: inspiring your learners.
Whoever you are, whatever you teach, Twinkl is here for you!
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