HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract) – AD Education UK

About AD Education UK

AD Education UK operates a network of premier creative education institutions with a shared commitment to fostering creativity and innovation within creative media education across the UK. With over four decades of industry leadership, its graduates excel in music, film, gaming, and broader creative media sectors. The group’s portfolio includes prestigious establishments such as The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

About the Institutions

SAE Institute, founded in 1976, is a global higher education provider dedicated to developing talent for the creative media industries with over 40 campuses worldwide. Its European division is part of AD Education, educating more than 30,000 students in eight creative media fields including Audio, Film, Games, Music Business, and Web Development.

ICMP is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and forthcoming sites in Liverpool and Leeds, offering cutting-edge undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including specializations such as Electronic Music Production and Music Marketing.

Role Overview

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Advisor to join our small dynamic HR team on a fixed-term contract until January 31, 2027. This full-time role (37 hours per week) is based in London or Liverpool and offers a salary of up to £40,080. The successful candidate will support approximately 650 employees by delivering efficient, customer-oriented HR services encompassing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll adjustments, compliance, and HR documentation accuracy.

Key Duties

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance and proper right to work checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, supporting payroll-related amendments.
• Deliver first-line HR advice for managers and employees on routine employee relations topics like absence management and probation reviews.
• Support complex employee relations cases, organizational change initiatives, and HR projects under the guidance of the Head of HR.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in an HR environment with strong administrative capabilities and attention to detail.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding and understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation.
• Ability to provide basic employee relations support, including handling absence, probation, and policy queries.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Suitable for HR Coordinators, Officers, or Administrators aiming to expand advisory responsibilities while maintaining administrative duties.

Additional Information

AD Education is committed to equal opportunity employment and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. Employment is contingent on obtaining a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive range of attractive employee benefits designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance.