HR Business Partner (Talent Acquisition)

The Independent Schools Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycombe Abbey is seeking an HR Business Partner (Talent Acquisition) to support HR functions, focusing on recruitment, employee relations, and compensation. This role is full-time and offers an environment valuing innovation, leadership, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Generous benefits

Emphasis on staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts across HR functions.
• Provide advisory support in employee relations.
• Manage compensation and benefits.

Job description

HR Business Partner (Talent Acquisition)

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint an HR Business Partner (Talent Acquisition) to lead and provide advisory and operational support across HR functions, with a focus on recruitment, employee relations, and compensation and benefits.

Contract: Full-time, permanent. Probationary period of six months.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Salary: £33,150 - £41,925 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22 July 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 28 July 2025

How to Apply: Please see the job profile document for full details. To apply, complete an application form and submit it with a covering letter to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan, by selecting “Apply Now”. For questions, contact the HR Team at 01494 895575 or [e-mail].

We may appoint before the closing date if suitable early applications are received.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all applicants must declare unspent convictions and cautions, including those that are filtered as per official guidance. Further details are available through the Ministry of Justice and Nacro.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

About Wycombe Abbey:

Wycombe Abbey offers a vibrant community for staff and pupils, emphasizing curiosity, innovation, leadership, and learning. We value new ideas, passion, skills, and enthusiasm that enrich our community and inspire pupils to excel. We promote staff involvement in school life, offer a rewarding environment, generous benefits, continuous professional development, and prioritize staff wellbeing. All staff contribute to inspiring pupils to achieve ambitious goals and make a positive impact in the world.

Watch the video below to learn more about working at Wycombe Abbey.