HR Business Partner (North)

OneSchool Global; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational institution in the UK is seeking a qualified HR professional to manage complex employee relations matters and deliver comprehensive HR services. The ideal candidate will have strong generalist HR experience, particularly within a regulated sector, and be CIPD Level 7 qualified. This role offers a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and benefits such as on-site meals and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff laptop

Free breakfast and lunches

On-site free parking

Workplace pension scheme

Staff Referral scheme

Supportive staff and community

Qualifications

• Experience within a busy generalist HR role and managing complex casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and Data Protection.
• Positive personal integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of HR matters.
• Support managers in handling employment-related issues.
• Provide guidance on grievance, disciplinary, and absence matters.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Managing complex casework

Knowledge of employment law

Trade Union experience

Effective communication

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Overview

To work in positive proactive collaboration with campus sites and senior teams to support the management and resolution of employee relations matters. To deliver a full range of generalist HR services to allocated sites supporting all stages of the employment life cycle. Deliver the regional and global HR strategy, through planning, creation and implementation of projects as and when assigned. Engagement with campuses, through regular visits to the respective campus site, to develop close collaborative working with various stakeholders including Campus Principals, Line Managers, Campus senior teams, Campus Administration/Governance Teams, Regional Principals, Senior Directors and Management. In conjunction with the HR Policy Lead review and update HR Policy and procedure working with others to ensure alignment in other areas of the organisation. Write and present information briefings / reports on a range of HR related topics as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of various complex casework and various HR related matters.
• Attend sites on a regular basis to support the resolution of various HR matters or to deliver face to face meetings and updates.
• Provide a comprehensive range of employee relations guidance, advice and support – grievance, disciplinary, absence, capability etc.
• Proactively and closely support the management and resolution of all employment and HR related matters, in accordance with policy and legislation requirements.
• Coach and support managers at all levels in all matters of managing staff on both informal and formal matters as required.
• Provide advice and undertake a lead role in structural reviews and organisational change processes, including management advice and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation and similar.
• Engage with questions or arrange an informal conversation regarding the role with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

Qualifications

• Have experience within a busy generalist HR role and managing complex casework.
• Have experience in a regulated sector with strong Trade Union presence.
• Have up to date knowledge of employment law, making commercial HR decisions and knowledge of Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Be CIPD Level 7 qualified, Postgraduate level HR qualification or equivalent experience (5 years minimum).
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and application of HR and employment changes.
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels.
• Ensure the ethos, values and positive culture of OneSchool Global are maintained.

About OneSchool Global

OneSchool Global is one of the world's largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 25 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, free breakfast and lunches and on-site free parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme and Staff Referral scheme.
• Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals.
• Excellent premises and well-equipped office space providing a modern and technologically advanced environment.
• Dedicated and talented specialist employee who work together to continually build upon our high standards.