Lead HR Advisor

Full-time, all year round, Fixed length contract

This leading HMC co-educational school in Dulwich, South London, seeks to appoint a proactive, customer-focused, and highly experienced Lead HR Advisor to join the enthusiastic and professional support team.

The successful candidate will be a natural collaborator and mentor. They will have comprehensive experience of the full spectrum of employee relations, and they will enjoy contributing to change, aimed at developing our HR service, thus contributing to driving the wider School forward.

The focus of the role in the first instance will be to lead on the more complex ER cases, play an active role in the delivery of HR projects within the operational teams, and support with the development and roll out of standardised and centralised policy, process and associated template documentation.

This is a really exciting time to join the Alleyn's HR team; we are in the process of finalising the School's new People Strategy, we have just implemented a new HR management system and are working on numerous projects to streamline and better our service.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience, CIPD qualified (Level 5+) with strong Employee Relations expertise, including handling complex cases and processes. Experience in education or working with Trade Unions is a plus. They should bring excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills, along with a collaborative approach and proficiency in HR systems.

This role is based on-site and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, beginning in January 2025. A minimum commitment of 4 days per week, year-round, is required; however, full-time (5 days per week) is preferred. Please state whether you are applying for the role on a part-time or full-time basis on your application.

The full-time annual salary for this position ranges from GBP47,000 to GBP52,000, based on experience and qualifications. For a part-time role, the salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: 9:00 am on Thursday 21 November 2024

Interview date: Monday 2 December 2024

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Alleyn's welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.