People Business Partner / HR Advisor / Human Resources

Avanti Schools Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Stanmore is seeking a People Business Partner. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to address workforce challenges, leading organizational changes, and providing expert HR guidance. Candidates should have significant experience in HR generalist roles and a solid understanding of UK employment legislation. The position offers a salary of £50,899 - £54,000 per annum, along with benefits.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Retail discounts

Flexible working options

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to develop solutions to complex people challenges.
• Supportive experience in managing all areas of people matters.
• Experience in developing or updating HR policies.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to address complex workforce challenges.
• Lead restructures and coach leaders to improve their people management skills.
• Support on People Services commitments, including reward systems and employee well-being programs.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations.
• Work with the HR Business Partner team and broader People Services team.

Job description

People Business Partner with experience working in an HR generalist role, sound knowledge of UK employment legislation, and excellent communication and organisation skills, is required for Avanti Schools Trust, based in Stanmore, North West London.

SALARY: £50,899 - £54,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London (HA7)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you an experienced People professional, able to drive long-lasting change?

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a People Business Partner with experience in an HR generalist role, sound knowledge of UK employment legislation, and excellent communication and organisation skills.

As the People Business Partner, you'll collaborate closely with senior leadership to design and deliver people solutions to complex, organisation-wide challenges.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll coach and challenge leaders to grow in a people-centred way, providing expert guidance across the full spectrum of people matters — from organisational restructures and performance management to employee relations, recruitment, and policy application.

This is a hands-on and strategic role where your expertise will help shape their culture, strengthen leadership capability, and create an outstanding working environment for staff.

DUTIES

Your responsibilities as a People Business Partner will include:

• Leadership Partnership & People Strategy: Partner with senior leaders to address complex workforce challenges, using data and insight to create effective people solutions.
• Organisational Change: Lead restructures and coach leaders to improve their people management skills and handle sensitive issues.

People Services Expertise

• Support on People Services commitments, including reward systems and employee well-being programs.
• Ensure timely completion of cyclical People Services activities, providing support and oversight to leadership and management.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant application of policies and procedures.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Work with the HR Business Partner team and broader People Services team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices, promoting a collaborative, high-quality service across the Trust.
• Collaborate with the People Services Leadership team to deliver the Trust’s strategy, staying informed on best practices and regulatory changes.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in an HR generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to develop solutions to complex people challenges.
• Supportive experience in managing all areas of people matters.
• Experience in developing or updating HR policies.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation.

BENEFITS

• Professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Flexible working options
• Well-being programs

And more!

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful candidates will require an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and within the DBS re-check cycle.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-C13768

This job is advertised by AWD online on behalf of Avanti Schools Trust.

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