HR Manager

The Oak Partnership Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

Local Government Pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

The Oak Partnership Trust is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and lead the HR service across the Trust. This part-time role (20-37 hours) offers flexible patterns and some hybrid working, with a starting ASAP start date and a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will advise senior leaders, manage sensitive employee matters, and help foster a positive, people-focused culture across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management and employee relations.
• Ability to advise senior leaders on complex employee matters.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR service across The Oak Partnership Trust.
• Advise senior leaders on complex employee matters and investigations.
• Develop a positive, people-focused culture across multi-site Trust.
• Support delivery of the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

HR Manager

Hours: 20-37 hours per week

Part time: Working weeks= term time + INSETS, (39 weeks) + 2 additional weeks

Pay scale: Grade 10, points 26-31 FTE= (£38.510- £43,149 ) Actual= £18,989 (based 20hrs per week, point 26)

Working pattern: Flexible working patterns will be considered, subject to the needs of the role and Trust.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to make a genuine impact and positive contribution to the employment experience for colleagues across The Oak Partnership Trust. This is a varied and influential role covering the full employee lifecycle.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to lead our HR service, working closely with senior leaders and playing an important role in developing a positive, people-focused culture across our Trust.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who combines sound professional HR knowledge with a practical and people-focused approach. You will have the confidence to advise senior leaders, manage complex and sometimes sensitive employee matters, and build positive relationships across a multi-site organisation.

Education HR experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. If you are an experienced HR professional from another sector who is interested in bringing your skills into education, we would very much welcome your application.For full details of the role and requirements, please see the job description and person specification.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to develop Trust-wide systems.
• A chance to shape and influence a thriving education Trust.
• A supportive and collaborative Central Team which includes 3 HR administrators.
• The opportunity for professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of colleagues and children across our Trust.
• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme.

Flexibility:

We want to attract the best person for the role and recognise that this may mean working differently. The role is therefore available for between 20 and 37 hours per week, working 39 weeks plus 2 additional weeks.

We are open to conversations about working hours, days and patterns, provided these align with the needs of the Trust and our schools. Our Central Team office is based at the Hazelbrook Campus, Selworthy Special School, although the role offers the opportunity for some hybrid working and work from other schools within the Trust.

Closing date:

Tuesday 3rd November

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November

Safeguarding statement:

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information.

Note:

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.