Your new company
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact across education? We are partnering with a growing and values-driven Multi Academy Trust that is committed to creating outstanding learning environments for students while supporting and developing its people. With schools across North East Lincolnshire, Grimsby and Lincoln, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR team where your expertise will directly influence staff engagement, organisational success and educational outcomes.
Your new role
As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with Principals, Senior Leaders and Managers across multiple academy sites, delivering proactive, practical and commercially focused HR support.
You will be the trusted advisor on a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, investigations and organisational change.
This is a varied and autonomous role where you will build strong stakeholder relationships, support complex casework, contribute to HR projects, advise on employment law, policy and safeguarding matters, and help drive best practice across the Trust.
You will also work with the Head of HR on the strategic side of the business - playing a key role in supporting restructures, TUPE projects, safer recruitment and workforce initiatives that enable schools to attract, retain and develop talented employees; aswell as other future projects and strategies.
NB: The successful applicant needs to compliance vetted to educational / DBS level standards prior to start date. Please ask for further details about this process.
What you'll need to succeed
CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent HR qualification.
Experience operating at Senior / HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level.
Strong employee relations experience, including complex case management.
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage a busy and varied workload across multiple sites.
Experience within education, public sector or a unionised environment would be advantageous.
Ability to go to multiple sites across NE Lincolnshire and Lincoln - so full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
What you'll get in return
Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 FTE (£36,000 - £40,000 pro rata including annual leave accruement).
Term-time plus 10 days contract with salary paid equally over 12 months.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Mileage reimbursement for site travel.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free annual flu vaccinations.
A highly visible HR role with genuine opportunity to influence and shape people practices across the Trust.
A supportive and collaborative working culture with strong values and purpose.
What you need to do now
If you're an HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior leaders, managing complex HR challenges and making a difference within a purpose-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.
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Salary description
£36000.00 - £40000.00 per year