People (HR) Partner

Morgan Law; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a People (HR) Partner to provide operational and strategic HR support. This role involves managing complex employee relations cases, partnering with senior leaders, and driving talent management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, along with HR support experience in a multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR support at HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Background in multi-site educational or public sector setting.
• Proven experience managing complex ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic HR support across a multi-site organization.
• Partner with senior leaders to foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage complex Employee Relations cases including disciplinaries and grievances.

Skills

CIPD qualification (Level 5)

Employee relations management

Strategic HR support

Performance management

Change management

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5) or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading multi-site education provider, now has an opportunity for a People (HR) Partner to join them on a permanent basis. This role is based primarily from the offices in West London, with occasional travel to other locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational and strategic HR support across a multi-site organisation, aligning and enabling the delivery of strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Partnering with senior leaders and playing a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance culture.
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff to champion a positive people experience.
• Driving People projects and initiatives including talent management, staff engagement, and diversity initiatives.
• Managing complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancies.
• Developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to meet the current and future needs of the organisation.
• Collaborating on training and development plans that support staff growth and capability.
• Playing a key role in change management processes, providing expertise in organisational development and restructuring.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (Level 5) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience of delivering HR support at HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor level, gained in a multi-site educational setting or similar multi-site, public sector setting.
• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations (ER) cases and a wide range of employee relation issues.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, including discipline and grievance, performance management and absence management.
• The ability to work strategically and operationally to implement initiatives that align with the organisation's goals.