Human Resources Business Partner

Brent Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a passionate HR Business Partner (Schools) to provide expert employee relations support to schools. The role involves advising on complex staffing matters and managing a high volume of employee relations casework. You will need excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of HR best practices and employment law. The position offers hybrid working and benefits including generous annual leave and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Up to 33 days annual leave

Excellent pension with employer contributions

Hybrid and flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing high volume of HR casework including discipline and grievance.
• Understanding of current and upcoming employment law.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to Governing Boards and Head Teachers.
• Provide expert guidance on staffing matters including conduct and capability.
• Manage a high volume of employee relations casework from start to finish.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing and persuasion skills

HR best practice knowledge

Job description

About the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join Brent Council's HR & OD team as a HR Business Partner (Schools). In this role, you will provide expert employee relations support to a portfolio of schools as part of our Brent Schools HR traded service.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to Governing Boards, Head Teachers, and school leaders, providing expert guidance on complex staffing matters including performance and absence management, conduct, capability, organisational change and TUPE. You will also advise on employment practices, pay and conditions, and ensure compliance with legal and best practice standards.

Additionally, you will manage a high volume of employee relations casework from start to finish, delivering effective outcomes for both schools and individuals while maintaining a high-quality service throughout. You will work closely with managers and HR colleagues to develop and implement workforce strategies, focusing on talent management initiatives that attract and retain the best people for our diverse school roles.

Responsibilities

You will be a passionate HR professional with excellent knowledge and understanding of human resources best practice in employee relations coupled with a thorough understanding of the practical application of current and upcoming employment law. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with influencing and persuasion skills together with evidence of success in building and forming working relationships based on credibility and integrity.

You will possess sound experience of managing and bringing to a successful conclusion a high volume of human resources casework including discipline, grievance, capability and harassment. Experience in schools/education sector is desirable but not essential.

About Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Benefits

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment