HR Business Partner- Education

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school as an HR Business Partner, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping HR initiatives and supporting a dynamic team. This position offers the chance to work in beautiful surroundings and engage in a variety of projects while ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values personal development and inclusivity, making it an exciting opportunity for HR professionals looking to make a real impact in the education sector. Competitive salary and generous benefits await the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days

Health care cash plan

Free Lunch on Site

Health club membership

Golf course membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Solid knowledge of HR functions including pay & benefits and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives.
• Manage the hiring process and create effective onboarding plans.
• Assist in performance management processes.

Skills

HR initiatives implementation

Policy advice

Recruitment management

Onboarding plans

Training and development

Performance management

Disciplinary and grievance management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

• Are you an HR professional?
• Do you want to work for a leading independent school?

About Our Client

This opportunity will see you working in beautiful grounds, with your time split across one of the UKs leading independent boarding schools and the associated prep school. You'll be joining a team of 5 in HR and reporting directly to the Head of HR. This is a pivotal time for the People team, and you'll have the opportunity to get involved in a range of projects, whilst continuing to support the schools with day to day activities.

Job Description

The HR Business Partner will:

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Provide advice on policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans
• Develop training and development programmes
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Business Partner should have:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner
• Solid knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• CIPD Level 5

Experience within an education setting would be preferred but isn't essential - so please apply if you're an HRBP considering an industry change!

What's on Offer

What will you get?

• A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on experience
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days
• An inclusive company culture that encourages personal development
• Health care cash plan
• Free Lunch on Site
• Health club and golf course membership