HR Business Partner - Schools - 05309

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Schools Business Partner to provide essential HR support to educational institutions. This role involves delivering expert advice on employee relations, implementing HR policies, and collaborating with school leaders to ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, particularly within the education sector, and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. Join a supportive HR team that values flexibility and offers a range of benefits, including generous leave and development opportunities, while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Local Government pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Local discounts

Wellbeing Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HRBP role with strong employee relations background.
• Knowledge of education sector HR challenges.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for HR enquiries, providing expert advice.
• Conduct HR briefings and training for school leaders.

Skills

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Qualification

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Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for supporting educational institutions? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated HR Schools Business Partner to join our Human Resources Service, providing essential HR support to schools across the region.

The Role

Responsibilities

As the HR Schools Business Partner, you will be the primary point of contact for HR enquiries from schools, delivering expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the HR Business Partner Manager to ensure the effective delivery of HR services to schools
• Providing advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and absence management
• Supporting the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation
• Conducting HR briefings and training sessions for school leaders and governors
• Advising on organisational change, including restructures and redundancies
• Working with other HR colleagues to ensure a seamless service is provided to schools
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in a HRBP role, with a strong background in employee relations
• Knowledge of the education sector and the unique HR challenges faced by schools
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with school leaders and governors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise advice
• Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to navigate complex HR issues
• Ideally, you will hold a CIPD qualification or equivalent
  
  

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

In addition to these benefits, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative HR team, dedicated to delivering high-quality services to our employees and the community.

The maximum salary for this role is £46,731 per annum, based on a 37-hour working week.

For an informal discussion to learn more about this role, please contact Karen Turner at [e-mail] .

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Human Resources

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  Government Administration

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