HR Business Partner - Schools - 05309

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join West Berkshire Council as an HR Schools Business Partner, providing essential HR support to local schools. The role involves advising on employee relations, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Excellent employment benefits include a generous pension scheme and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to training and development opportunities

Generous Local Government pension scheme

Wellbeing Programme

Family friendly policies

29 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HRBP role with a strong background in employee relations.
• Knowledge of the education sector's unique HR challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to schools.
• Support implementation of HR policies and conduct training sessions.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

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].

Previous applicants need not apply

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.