Education HR Partner — Schools & Trust

Anglian Learning; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual leave starts at 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free membership to Sports Centres

Professional Development Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu Vouchers

Discount access via Perkbox

Job summary

An educational trust based in Saffron Walden is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their HR Shared Services Team. This role involves providing high-quality HR support to Headteachers and school leaders across multiple schools. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment, advising on employee relations, and supporting workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, knowledge of employment law, and be CIPD qualified or willing to study. This position offers a permanent contract with generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• CIPD Associate membership (Level 3 or 5) or willingness to study.
• Previous HR experience in a generalist or specialist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR case management.
• Experience advising managers and managing recruitment processes.
• Experience in the education sector.
• Experience working with Trade Unions.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely HR advice to Headteachers and senior leaders.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
• Support and manage absence, performance management, and appraisals.
• Help implement HR systems with a 'digital first' approach.
• Support payroll processes and contract changes.

Skills

CIPD Associate membership (Level 3 or 5)

Previous HR experience

Knowledge of employment law

Experience advising managers

Experience in the education sector

Experience with Trade Unions

Job description

An educational trust based in Saffron Walden is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their HR Shared Services Team. This role involves providing high-quality HR support to Headteachers and school leaders across multiple schools. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment, advising on employee relations, and supporting workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, knowledge of employment law, and be CIPD qualified or willing to study. This position offers a permanent contract with generous employee benefits.