HR Business Partner

Derbyshire County Council; Bonsall CP; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS membership

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

Learners' Trust in England seeks an HR Business Partner to work with Headteachers, School Business Partners and senior leaders to deliver practical HR solutions that support objectives and positive employee relations. You will lead employee relations, workforce planning, policy implementation, change management, recruitment support and leadership coaching, with CIPD Level 5 as minimum (Level 7 desirable).

The role requires strong knowledge of employment law, excellent communication, and a proven

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum.
• Significant experience in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in education or a similarly complex organisation desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and managers.
• Lead and support employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, etc.).
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, and workforce planning.
• Develop relationships with Headteachers and senior leaders to identify HR solutions.
• Analyse workforce data to support strategic decisions.
• Support recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, and policies.
• Contribute to review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Support wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives.

Connaissances

CIPD Level 5 qualification

HR expertise

Communication

Relationship-building

Formation

CIPD Level 5

Description du poste

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with Headteachers, School Business Partners, and senior leaders to provide high-quality, professional HR advice and support. You will act as a trusted partner, helping to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions that support organisational objectives and promote positive employee relations. The role offers a varied workload, including employee relations, organisational change, recruitment support, workforce planning, policy implementation, and leadership coaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and managers across the Trust.
• Lead and support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, flexible working, and family-friendly policies.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, consultations, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop effective relationships with Headteachers and senior leaders to understand business needs and identify appropriate HR solutions.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Support recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, Trust policies, and best practice.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Support wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives across the Trust.
  We are looking for someone who: Holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum (Level 7 desirable).
• Has significant experience in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Can effectively manage complex employee relations cases.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Has experience of working within the education sector or a similarly complex organisation (desirable).
• Is highly organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  Learners' Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust committed to providing exceptional education and support services across our family of schools. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where staff can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and benefits.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities where appropriate.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

This is an exciting time for the Trust, as we continue to grow and strengthen our People Strategy, you will have the opportunity to support and actively engage in different people projects to further develop your professional career.

Safeguarding Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.