HR Caseworker - Temporary

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Schools Trust in East London is seeking an experienced HR Caseworker to join a three-person team on a temporary 12-month contract. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with an hourly rate of £19-£23, depending on experience.

You will manage a high-volume employee relations caseload, provide expert HR guidance to Headteachers and managers, and partner across multiple schools to deliver compliant, timely outcomes while supporting organisational change and TUPE transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations casework, ideally within a school academy trust or public sector.
• Ability to provide expert HR advice to Headteachers and managers.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across multiple schools.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-volume and complex employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence matters.
• Providing expert HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, Senior Leaders and managers on complex employment issues.
• Acting as a trusted HR partner across multiple schools, building stakeholder relationships and delivering a responsive HR service.
• Leading and supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning.
• Supporting TUPE transfers and other change management projects across the Trust.
• Working with Trade Union representatives, leading consultation processes and resolving ER matters.
• Interpreting and applying HR policies to ensure fairness and compliance with employment law.
• Coaching managers to confidently manage ER matters and minimise escalations.
• Delivering HR guidance, briefings and training to Headteachers and managers on HR policies.
• Attending meetings, investigations, hearings and consultations with professional HR support.
• Maintaining accurate case records and GDPR-compliant HR documentation.
• Producing and analysing casework data for improvements and workforce planning.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Policy interpretation

Job description

Experienced HR Caseworker - Temporary

Academy Schools Trust Tower Hamlets, East LondonTemporary Contract 1 YearFull Time 35 Hours Per Week All Year Round£19.00 - £23.00 per hour

• Location: Tower Hamlets, East London.
• Full Time: 35 hours per week.
• Temporary contract for 12 months.
• All Year-Round position.
• Hourly Rate: £19.00 - £23.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is required.
• Please note: No parking is available on site.

Due to the Trust expanding and welcoming three new schools into the organisation in September, an additional HR Caseworker is required to support the increased employee relations workload across the Trust.

Working as part of a team of three HR Caseworkers, you will report directly to the HR Casework Manager and work closely with the Head of HR, Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders across the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience of managing employee relations casework, ideally gained within a school academy trust or public sector.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a high-volume and complex employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence matters, ensuring timely, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Providing expert HR advice and guidance to Headteachers, Senior Leaders and managers on complex employment issues, supporting effective decision-making and reducing organisational risk.
• Acting as a trusted HR partner across multiple schools, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering a responsive, solution-focused HR service.
• Leading and supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redeployment exercises and workforce planning activities.
• Supporting and advising on TUPE transfers and other change management projects across the Trust.
• Working in partnership with Trade Union representatives, leading consultation processes and supporting the successful resolution of both individual and collective employee relations matters.
• Interpreting, advising on and applying HR policies and procedures, ensuring fairness, consistency and compliance with employment legislation and Trust standards.
• Coaching and upskilling managers to confidently manage employee relations matters, reducing risk and minimising case escalations where possible.
• Delivering HR guidance, briefings and training sessions to Headteachers, school leaders and managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Attending formal meetings, investigations, hearings and consultations, providing professional HR advice throughout the process.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and HR documentation in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Producing and analysing casework data, identifying trends and contributing to service improvements and workforce planning initiatives.
• Supporting the wider HR team with ongoing HR projects and initiatives associated with the Trust's continued growth and development.

We are keen to speak with HR professionals who have experience managing employee relations casework within a busy environment.