HR Business Partner. Job in Reading Education & Training Jobs

Dovetail HRS; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education-focused company is seeking an HR Business Partner to enhance their HR function. The role will involve employee relations management, policy implementation, and training program development within an office-based environment. Successful candidates will have experience in Trade Union matters and managing ER caseloads, along with essential CIPD qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact in educational HR practices.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 minimum, ideally Level 7.
• Experience managing an ER caseload.
• Understanding of Employment Law for supporting HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HR casework records with confidentiality.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for staff growth.
• Support line managers in recruitment and compliance processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Liaising with stakeholders

Promoting equality and diversity

Understanding of Employment Law

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Associate member of the CIPD

Job description

HR Business Partner

Up to £55,000 Dependant on experience

Location: Reading area

Office based role Monday - Friday

Permanent role

This is a great opportunity to work for a company within an educational setting.

Experience of working within an educational setting is preferred but not essential (for example, understanding safeguarding, safer recruitment and compliance etc)

This role requires in depth Trade Union and Settlement experience, along with an extensive background in managing an ER caseload.

This is a senior generalist HR role and you will :

• Contribute to the efficient running of the HR function, providing professional HR expertise on employee relations, performance management and attendance matters to stakeholders and employees, coaching on best practice and legislation, coaching on best practice and legislation.

• Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date HR casework records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance employee and management skills and support professional growth.

• Review and implement HR policies, processes and contracts ensuring compliance with legal requirements and sector best practice.

• Support line managers in the recruitment and selection process job postings, interviews and hiring, ensuring safer recruitment compliance obligations are met.

• Coach and support managers with absence management cases including OH referrals and return to work interviews, advising on absence protocol and ways to reduce sickness levels.

• Grow and develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels across College, providing advice and guidance on a range of HR policies and practices ensuring best practice.

• Carry out project work to deliver service improvements and initiatives.
• Engage in promoting the core values of the College

Experience and qualifications required:

• CIPD Level 5 minimum - ideally Level 7
• Associate member of the CIPD
• Experience of liaising with both internal and external key stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in extensive and the effective management of an ER caseload including keeping accurate records and ensuring timely and appropriate risk assessed resolutions.
• Experience in promoting equality and diversity.
• Excellent understanding of Employment Law to support employee relations activity.
• Previous experience of supporting organisational change processes (TUPE and restructures).
• Trade Union and Settlement experience essential
• Experience in coaching and supporting line managers on a range of HR related subjects

Please bear in mind this role is office based, 5 days per week, and own transport is essential due to remote location. Our client requires in depth Trade Union and Settlement experience, along with an extensive background in managing an ER caseload.

Please forward your CV to Kate at Dovetail - (email address removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.