Job Description
Summary:
HR Business Partner – Lead and support people across a school with strategic HR expertise.
About the School:
A school committed to safeguarding, equality, and fostering a culture of mutual respect and inclusion. It values diversity and provides a strong foundation for student and staff growth.
The Opportunity:
As an HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting leaders and managing people matters across a school. This position combines operational HR expertise with the opportunity to influence and shape the future of the school’s people strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of HR Advisors and Assistants to deliver an efficient, professional HR service
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, including complex cases, investigations and formal processes
- Support leaders with practical, clear guidance on policies, procedures and employment legislation
- Work closely with senior leaders to implement the school’s People Strategy and HR priorities
- Coach and support school leaders to manage people matters confidently and effectively
- Contribute to recruitment activity, job design and workforce planning
- Ensure HR processes and documentation are accurate, compliant and timely
- Support HR projects, training and improvements to systems and ways of working
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- An experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise
- Confident handling complex and sensitive people matters with sound judgement
- Skilled at building relationships and providing clear, practical advice to non-HR colleagues
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
- A strong communicator with excellent written and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable leading others and supporting team development
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience), with a commitment to ongoing development
Preferred
- Experience within education or a multi-site environment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Supportive and collaborative working environment