Human Resources Business Partner

The Role:

We are seeking

a confident, credible

HR Business Partner

to join our Central Team and

provide a high-quality, proactive, and visible HR service across our academies.

You will be joining a supportive team of colleagues and be able to

contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the service.

We are looking for

candidates that can play a key role in all aspects of HR, with responsibility

to deliver the Trust’s vision by aligning people strategies with organisational

priorities and manage employee relations across the Trust.

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with

Headteachers, senior leaders and Trust leaders to provide expert HR advice that

supports school improvement, workforce sustainability, and high standards of

professional conduct. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the Trust’s HR function to deliver a responsive, consistent service Lead on casework, ensuring timely,

consistent and fair outcomes Lead on the

design and delivery of briefings and training in respect of HR issues to a wide

range of audiences. Provide advice and support

to leaders and employees across the full range of HR issues including

pay and conditions, local and national agreements, employment law and good

practice Coach and

provide professional challenge to leaders to develop their capability and

confidence with their people management skills Analyse HR

data to identify potential risks, areas for improvement and initiate

appropriate action plans You will bring: Substantial

experience in employee relations and employment law, ideally within an academy

trust or maintained school environment. A strong

understanding of the education sector, including the regulatory requirements in

education, safeguarding responsibilities, Keeping Children Safe in Education,

and safer recruitment. Excellent communication, influencing and coaching

skills Proven

experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with a range

of stakeholders, including positive relationship with trade unions. Experience of working in a senior

HR/People leadership role with academies and/or maintained schools is highly

desirable

If you are a flexible, positive and proactive

team-player with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills,

with the ability

to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues,

we would love to hear from you. It is important that you can work confidently

and be committed to providing a quality HR service to all our stakeholders