HR Business Partner

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Greater London is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage the employee lifecycle across multiple schools. This role requires someone who is either CIPD qualified or working towards their qualification. Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, managing HR queries, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have strong legislative knowledge and experience in complex ER cases, alongside effective communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with four days in the office and one day working from home.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or currently working towards their qualification.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, or Business Partner role.
• Good knowledge of HR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee life cycle of teaching staff.
• Manage all non-academic recruitment campaigns within the schools.
• Support the Senior Management Team with compliance during inspections.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Experience handling ER casework

Ability to handle complex ER casework

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Overview

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

Role Summary

We are looking for an ambitious HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our UK HR team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and is either CIPD qualified or currently working towards their qualification. As the HRBP, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all HR processes and procedures across a group of schools, ensuring a seamless employee experience. You will be supported by a team of HR Assistants, who will handle the day-to-day HR queries, while you provide strategic guidance and leadership.

In this role, you will take ownership of the entire employee lifecycle, from managing recruitment and onboarding to handling ER casework, performance management, compliance, payroll, and exits. You will act as a trusted advisor to school leadership, ensuring that HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and effectively. A key part of your role will be managing HR queries and cases, ensuring that HR Assistants provide accurate and timely guidance to employees and managers.

This role is based in our Mayfair Head Office, with a 4 day office / 1 day WFH split.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee life cycle of teaching staff, from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding
• Manage HR queries and cases, ensuring HR Assistants provide accurate guidance on HR policy, process and operating procedures for employees and managers.
• Review all staff survey data for their respective area and work with Heads of School Lead to ensure action plans are in place
• Manage the maintenance and update of Single Central Record with details of all staff at each school, as well as any visiting staff and volunteers carrying out regulated activity within the school.
• Supporting the Senior Management Team of each school through the inspection process (ISI and Ofsted), to ensure the Single Central Record and staff files are compliant with the ISI and Ofsted inspectorate.
• Working closely with the Head of Employee Relations and other relevant stakeholders, conduct investigations, chair disciplinary and grievance hearings, manage and record case work at each school.
• Manage all non-academic recruitment campaigns within the schools, posting roles on the Recruitment portal and various job boards. Monitoring application levels, ensuring queries are responded to promptly and interviews are organised.
• Compile monthly report for payroll including any staff changes, absences, salary changes, together with details of any temporary payments.
• Have oversight and understanding of the headcount budget for their schools. Support the HR Director and Finance Director in the monthly budget process.
• Line manage HR Assistants within your cohort
• Support the UK HR Director with ad hoc project work

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• CIPD qualified or working towards.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, or Business Partner role
• Good knowledge of HR policies and processes.
• Strong employment legislation knowledge.
• Experience of handling varied and complex ER casework.
• Ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• System focused with ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Ability to approach confidential matters with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Ability to liaise confidently with senior management, staff, parents and the wider community.

Safeguarding Statement

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitmentpractices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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