HR Business Partner. Job in Oxfordshire Education & Training Jobs

Huntress - Bracknell; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an HR Business Partner to join a thriving secondary school in Oxfordshire. This role focuses on managing HR operations, developing the HR team, and ensuring compliance with educational HR legislation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have proven experience in school HR settings. With the potential to grow into a multi-site role, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Schools HR environment is essential.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the HR Team at the academy.
• Align HR processes with Trust policies and statutory guidelines.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of education HR legislation

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background within the school industry?

Do you thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment?

If so, then please read on

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated HR Business Partner to join our client's team based in Oxfordshire. This role involves working with a thriving secondary school to manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Team.

This position is fully onsite during term time, with a requirement to work closely once a week with the Central HR Team, participating in team meetings, events, and learning development sessions.

Your focus will be on developing the HR Team at the academy, aligning HR processes with Trust policies and statutory guidelines, reporting to the headteacher for operational requirements, and directly reporting to the head of HR. There may be opportunities to support other schools and grow into a multi-site HR Business Partner role over time.

What skills/experience are required?

• Proven and demonstrable experience working in a Schools HR environment
• Previous experience managing complex employee relations cases
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Confidence in building strong working relationships
• Existing HR Business Partner experience or an aspiring HR professional ready to advance their career
• A thorough understanding of education HR legislation and best practices

This role operates in a fast-paced environment with diverse duties. You must be a multi-tasker capable of prioritizing workload effectively.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £44,000 - £47,000 FTE

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 or 8:00 - 4:00, totaling 37 hours/week (Our client may consider 30 hours/week)

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency for Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business for Temporary roles.

We promote a diverse and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure fair processes are followed.

Note: Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered.