HR/People Advisor

Teaching Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a People Advisor to join their dynamic HR team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational support across a network of schools, ensuring alignment with the Trust's vision and values. You'll be pivotal in advising school leaders on HR matters, managing employee relations, and facilitating training initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying school-based hours and free parking. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free parking

School-based hours

Holidays aligned with school calendar

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, particularly in the education sector is preferred.
• Ability to provide advice and support to school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise and coach Heads of School on employee-related matters.
• Manage absence and support employees returning to work.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Coaching

Change Management

Education

HR Qualification

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR Software

Job description

People Advisor (HR) for Education Trust in Milton Keynes

Teaching Personnel are the exclusive partner of an Education Trust supporting a network of Primary and Secondary Schools primarily across Milton Keynes. The Trust are growing their Team to recruit a People Advisor.

• Location:Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Contract:Full-time, Temp to Perm or Permanent contract on offer
• Pay: Daily rate equivalent to £20,000 - £25,000 PA

As a People Advisor, you would become an integral part of the Trust's HR Team providing efficient and effective strategic and operational service across the Trust that aligns with their vision, values and priorities, with guidance from the Director of People Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide advice, support and 1:1 coaching to the Heads of School/Headteachers within the Trust, partnering with and acting as a first point of contact in relation to employee related matters including but not limited to employee relations, recruitment, discipline, capability and absence.
• Deliver practical advice; training and coaching to line managers on all aspects of people management, policy and applicable changes to employment legislation. Escalating to the Director of People Services accordingly.
• A pro-active approach to absence management, ensuring employees receive the support they need to return to work safely.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of practical toolkits for management teams to access.
• Support learning and development events/project initiatives as required across the Trust.
• Provide guidance and support in respect of change management initiatives, including restructures, TUPE transfers, workforce planning, ensuring compliance with employment law and minimising risks associated with change

We are open to applications from HR Specialists looking to side-step into the field of Education, however, the role would be best suited to an individual with prior experience within HR in Education.

Your place of work would be based in the HR office at one of the Secondary School sites in Milton Keynes in a separated building. You will have access to free parking as well as school based hours and holidays.

Does this sound like the new challenge for you?

Please apply with your updated CV below.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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