HR Partner

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive

HR Partner to join our growing school trust. This is an exciting opportunity

for a people-focused HR professional to play a key role in supporting our

schools, driving positive employee relations, and helping to create an

environment where both staff and pupils can thrive.

As a trusted partner to school leaders, you

will provide expert HR advice and guidance across a wide range of people

matters, supporting the delivery of our people strategy and ensuring best

practice throughout the employee lifecycle.

As HR Partner, you will:

Partner with Headteachers and senior leaders to provide

strategic and operational HR support. Advise on employee relations matters including absence

management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and organisational change. Coach and develop managers to build confidence in

managing people issues. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies

and safeguarding requirements. Analyse workforce data and identify opportunities to

improve organisational performance and employee engagement. Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement

initiatives across the trust.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in a HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or HR

Partner role. Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best

practice. Demonstrates excellent communication,

relationship-building and influencing skills. Is confident managing complex employee relations cases. Can work collaboratively across multiple sites and

stakeholders. Shares our commitment to supporting educational

excellence through outstanding people practices.

Experience within the education sector is

desirable but not essential.