HR Business Partner / Human Resources / People Team / HRBP

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Coventry seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to provide advice and support across schools. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above and possess strong business acumen. Key responsibilities include delivering HR initiatives, advising on complex employee matters, and developing recruitment strategies. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Extensive professional development opportunities

Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above.
• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or management position.
• Strong business acumen to develop HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to Headteachers and managers.
• Consult with leaders to develop employee strategies.
• Deliver HR initiatives, including workforce planning.

Skills

Relationship building

HR guidance

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an impactful motivated HR Business Partner who is CIPD Level 5 or above with a strong business acumen and the ability to provide advice, guidance and support to staff and managers.

As the HR Business Partner you will have excellent relationship building and influencing skills and will be able to work in partnership with Trust leaders, Headteachers, school leaders and HR colleagues to shape, develop and deliver HR plans and solutions.

As the HR Business Partner you will provide advice, guidance and support to staff and managers by providing high level people management and development support across designated schools, whilst managing risk and ensuring statutory compliance.

DUTIES

Your duties as the HR Business Partner include :

• Provide HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, managers and staff on HR matters and coach / support them with complex casework, performance, attendance and employee relations issues
• Act as part of a team, to provide advice and guidance to the Trust team and Headteachers on employment matters
• Consult, work with and challenge leaders to develop employee strategies and ways of working to support organisational targets and attract, retain and develop employees
• Horizon scan across and beyond the education sector to develop and implement new ideas and consider the impact on schools, using a variety of evidence based information
• Deliver HR initiatives, including workforce planning, resourcing, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management
• Support the delivery of projects, including the implementation of large‑scale transformation, change and transition activities, such as workforce remodelling and TUPE, ensuring equality, inclusion and diversity impact is considered
• Make use of and disseminate HR technology to gather, collect and deliver information and to communicate with employees more easily and efficiently
• Analyse and report HR information to support with benchmarking and the development of HR strategies and solutions
• Support the development delivery of a Trust wide recruitment and onboarding strategy
• Work with Trust and school leaders to support the development of career pathways for new and existing Professional and Associate staff, to include the use of the Apprenticeship Levy
• Ensure that the Trust’s Safer Recruitment practices are robust and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education at all times
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting and audit requirements are satisfied through the provision of management information and HR returns
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with Trade Unions and lead on negotiations where appropriate
• Provide leadership to other team members either through direct or matrix management to enable the delivery of priorities and outcomes
• Provide line management, coaching and support for HR Assistants, as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• CIPD qualified at Level 5 or above
• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or HR management position
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop HR solutions to support business outcomes
• Able to assess situations, including risk, and offer solutions which are aligned to achieving the aims of the organisation
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify and quantify the financial impact of HR interventions
• Competent in interpreting and providing advice on employment legislation and conditions of service to ensure compliance and best practice

BENEFITS – ENHANCING WORKING LIVES

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Full Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Essential

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JOB REF : AWDO-P13484