Field HR Partner for Schools

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 31 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing exceptional education for all our students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Field HR Professional to join our People Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting school leaders, and making a positive difference to staff across a diverse and growing Trust.

Qualifications

• HR experience, ideally education sector.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams.
• A Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated HR contact for a group of schools, building strong relationships with leaders and staff.
• Provide advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment law, pay and terms and conditions.
• Manage a range of employee relations cases including absence management, flexible working, family leave, probation reviews, grievances and informal performance matters.
• Conduct regular school visits and employee support sessions.
• Support HR projects, restructures, TUPE processes and wider organisational initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and HR operations activities across the Trust.
• Contribute to Ofsted preparation, induction programmes and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisation

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

A Level 3 CIPD qualification

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 31 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing exceptional education for all our students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Field HR Professional to join our People Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting school leaders, and making a positive difference to staff across a diverse and growing Trust.