Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007 and again in 2023, the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019, delivers education in the West Midlands; Hereford Sixth Form College is a part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £50m and serves the needs of 8,500 students across the region.
We are seeking a proactive HR Advisor to deliver an effective HR support to Hereford Sixth Form College, as well as across our Multi Academy Trust. You will be the first point of contact at HSFC for all HR queries, assist with employee relations cases, and provide high-quality information and advice to staff and managers on HR matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high quality information and advice to staff and managers, to include responding and corresponding to staff regarding HR matters and queries.
* Prepare employment contracts, appointment letters, change of contract letters and other HR documentation.
* Responsible for the full recruitment cycle for allocated vacancies to ensure the Trust attracts skilled and experienced staff and to ensure the Trust is fully compliant with safer recruitment practice.
* Enter pay claims and changes via the online payroll portal. Process any payroll changes and other payroll queries. Check monthly payroll, conduct regular HR system vs payroll report audits to ensure data accuracy, and deal with day-to-day payroll-related queries in liaison with the MAT Payroll Manager.
* Lead on maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and flexible working procedures.
* To assist the Trust HR Director in advising the leadership team in matters requiring HR expertise and assist in the maintenance and updating of HR policies and procedures.
* Assist with the development and implementation of a new HR system and other new and ongoing HR projects across the Trust.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* Previous HR experience, ideally within education or a similar sector.
* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* The ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Please see the attached and person specification for further details.
This is a full-time (37 hrs per week), term time only + 5 extra days post, subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Substantial part-time proportion/all-year-round contract may also be considered.
Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale, grade 12 – 18 (currently £28,408 - £34,033 for full time equivalent, £23,165 - £27,752 for TTO + 5 extra days/ £23,458 - £28,104 for TTO + 5 extra days for over 5 years’ service).
The post will be primarily based at Hereford Sixth Form College with occasional travel to the other academies of the Trust.
All applications must be made on the College’s application form. Completed application form should be sent to recruitment@hereford.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 7 April. Please note we do not accept CVs.
The closing dates are given as a guide. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time. We may choose to appoint before the official deadline and candidates may be called for interview sooner.
Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting, Hereford Sixth Form College (part of Heart of Mercia Trust) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
The College celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the
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