HR Business Partner who is CIPD Level 5 or above with a strong business acumen and the ability to provide advice, guidance and support to staff and managers is required for a busy Human Resources / People Team at a well-established Multi-Academy Trust based in Coventry, West Midlands.
SALARY: £38,341 - £45,197 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Coventry, West Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, All Year Round. Applications on a flexible basis welcome
PLEASE NOTE: Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Essential.
You will be required to visit other Schools in the Trust when needed
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR Business Partner who is CIPD Level 5 or above with a strong business acumen and the ability to provide advice, guidance and support to staff and managers.
As the HR Business Partner you will have excellent relationship building and influencing skills and will be able to work in partnership with Trust leaders, Headteachers, school leaders and HR colleagues to shape, develop and deliver HR plans and solutions.
As the HR Business Partner you will provide advice, guidance and support to staff and managers by providing high level people management and development support across designated schools, whilst managing risk and ensuring statutory compliance.
DUTIES
Your duties as the HR Business Partner include:
Provide HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, managers and staff on HR matters and coach/support them with complex casework, performance, attendance and employee relations issues
Act as part of a team, to provide advice and guidance to the Trust team and Headteachers on employment matters
Consult, work with and challenge leaders to develop employee strategies and ways of working to support organisational targets and attract, retain and develop employees
Horizon scan across and beyond the education sector to develop and implement new ideas and consider the impact on schools, using a variety of evidence based information
Deliver HR initiatives, including workforce planning, resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management
Support the delivery of projects, including the implementation of large-scale transformation, change and transition activities, such as workforce remodelling and TUPE, ensuring equality, inclusion and diversity impact is considered
Make use of and disseminate HR technology to gather, collect and deliver information and to communicate with employees more easily and efficiently
Analyse and report HR information to support with benchmarking and the development of HR strategies and solutions
Support the development delivery of a Trust wide recruitment and onboarding strategy
Work with Trust and school leaders to support the development of career pathways for new and existing Professional and Associate staff, to include the use of the Apprenticeship Levy
Ensure that the Trusts Safer Recruitment practices are robust and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education at all times
Ensure that all internal and external reporting and audit requirements are satisfied through the provision of management information and HR returns
Develop and maintain good working relationships with Trade Unions and lead on negotiations where appropriate
Provide leadership to other team members either through direct or matrix management to enable the delivery of priorities and outcomes
Provide line management, coaching and support for HR Assistants, as required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or HR management position
Strong business acumen with the ability to develop HR solutions to support business outcomes
Able to assess situations, including risk, and offer solutions which are aligned to achieving the aims of the organisation
Commercially astute with the ability to identify and quantify the financial impact of HR interventions
Competent in interpreting and providing advice on employment legislation and conditions of service to ensure compliance and best practice
BENEFITS ENHANCING WORKING LIVES
Competitive rates of pay
Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
Career pathways across the Trust
Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
Online retail discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
Flexible Working Arrangements
Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Essential
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13255
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