People Partner (HR)

Summary:

People Partner (HR) role with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to education and staff development, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

The Opportunity:

As a People Partner (HR), you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience within a large and dynamic organisation. This is a senior, varied and fast-moving role that offers real autonomy and the opportunity to influence the future of the people function at a pivotal time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the Employee Experience team, ensuring effective workload and casework management.
• Oversee complex caseloads, including investigations, formal hearings, and restructures.
• Provide expert HR advice and challenge to senior leaders on employment law and best practices.
• Support chairs at formal hearings and lead on TUPE and redundancy processes.
• Develop and build capacity within the People Services team.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and deliver the People Strategy.
• Provide guidance and support to People Advisors and Administrators.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior HR role with a focus on employee experience and people strategy.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide expert advice to senior leaders.
• Emotionally resilient and solutions-focused with a strong customer service ethos.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-academy trust or large organisation.
• Experience with TUPE, restructures, and redundancy processes.
• Leadership experience within an HR team.
• Knowledge of the education sector and school governance.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary from £41,348 - £53,178 per annum, based on experience.
• Generous annual leave (25 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years' service + bank holidays).
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and enhanced maternity pay.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home one day a week.
• Free on-site parking and a 24/7 virtual GP service.