HR People Partner

Lydiate Learning Trust; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Lydiate Learning Trust in England is seeking an exceptional HR People Partner to join our People and Culture Team. Working term-time plus 10 days (41 weeks per year), you will advise Headteachers and senior leaders on employee relations, wellbeing and workforce development across our network of schools.

You'll lead on complex casework, ensure legal compliance, support recruitment and succession planning, and use people data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge with UK employment law.
• Ability to build credible relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations and people management across schools.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and investigations.
• Support leaders to develop confidence and capability in people management.
• Lead wellbeing, engagement and workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies remain compliant and aligned with best practice.
• Support recruitment, talent management and succession planning across the Trust.
• Use people data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

Organisational change

Education

CIPD qualification

HR professional qualification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Lydiate Learning Trust is seeking an exceptional HR People Partner to join our People and Culture Team. Working term time plus 10 days (41 weeks per year), this role offers the opportunity to support and influence leaders across our schools while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with school holiday periods off.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR practitioner who thrives on building strong relationships, influencing leaders and providing practical, solution-focused people advice. Working closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and managers across our Trust, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of excellent education through outstanding people practices.

As our HR People Partner, you will be a trusted adviser, leading on complex employee relations matters, supporting organisational change, driving workforce development initiatives and helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture across our schools.

About the Role

• You will work in partnership with school leaders and central teams to:
• Provide expert advice on all aspects of employee relations and people management.
• Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and investigation processes.
• Support leaders to develop confidence and capability in managing people effectively.
• Lead on wellbeing, engagement and workforce development initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice.
• Support recruitment, talent management and succession planning across the Trust.
• Use people data and insight to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Possesses strong generalist HR knowledge and a thorough understanding of UK employment law.
• Is skilled at building positive and credible relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Has excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills.
• Is organised, resilient and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
• Has experience working within schools, academies or the education sector, or a strong desire to develop a career supporting educational organisations.

Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance

This role offers the opportunity to work term time plus 10 days (41 weeks per year), providing the benefit of school holidays away from work, allowing you to enjoy a greater work-life balance while continuing to build your HR career in a rewarding and impactful environment.

Why Join Lydiate Learning Trust?

At Lydiate Learning Trust, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. When you join us, you'll become part of a collaborative Trust dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people while investing in the development and wellbeing of our staff.

We offer:

A competitive salary.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and occupational health support.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where operationally appropriate.
• A supportive and values-driven working environment.