What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
Hereford Sixth Form College hasover 2000full-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.
Further details about the role
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
Commitment to safeguarding
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. The College also celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.