HR Business Partner / Human Resources / People Team / HRBP

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000

Job description

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

1. 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.
2. Act as part of a team, to provide advice and guidance to the Trust team and Headteachers on employment matters.
3. Consult, work with and challenge leaders to develop employee strategies and ways of working to support organisational targets and attract, retain and develop employees.
4. 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.
5. Deliver HR initiatives, including workforce planning, resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management.
6. 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.
7. Make use of and disseminate HR technology to gather, collect and deliver information and to communicate with employees more easily and efficiently.
8. Analyse and report HR information to support with benchmarking and the development of HR strategies and solutions.
9. Support the development delivery of a Trust wide recruitment and onboarding strategy.
10. 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.
11. Ensure that the Trust’s Safer Recruitment practices are robust and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education at all times.
12. Ensure that all internal and external reporting and audit requirements are satisfied through the provision of management information and HR returns.
13. Develop and maintain good working relationships with Trade Unions and lead on negotiations where appropriate.
14. Provide leadership to other team members either through direct or matrix management to enable the delivery of priorities and outcomes.
15. Provide line management, coaching and support for HR Assistants, as required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above.
2. Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or HR management position.
3. Strong business acumen with the ability to develop HR solutions to support business outcomes.
4. Able to assess situations, including risk, and offer solutions which are aligned to achieving the aims of the organisation.
5. Commercially astute with the ability to identify and quantify the financial impact of HR interventions.
6. Competent in interpreting and providing advice on employment legislation and conditions of service to ensure compliance and best practice.

BENEFITS – ENHANCING WORKING LIVES

1. Competitive rates of pay.
2. Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust.
3. Career pathways across the Trust.
4. Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme.
5. Online retail discount.
6. Employee Assistance Programme.
7. Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments.
8. Flexible Working Arrangements.
9. Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Essential.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13255