Senior HR Business Partner—Safeguarding & Complex ER

Esland; Ambergate; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Belper

28 days annual leave

Car allowance

CIPD development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to lead four HR Business Partners and own key casework across disciplinary, grievance and capability matters. You will bridge HR with safeguarding, handling LADO referrals and staff allegations with the HR Director.

Expect to split time between the Belper office and homes or schools to support managers and resolve issues early. Reports to the HR Director and supports tribunal processes.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 or CIPD Level 5 with substantial senior HR experience.
• Experience leading or supervising HR Business Partners or advisers.
• A track record of owning complex employee relations casework end to end.
• Deep, current knowledge of UK employment law and the ACAS Code.
• Confidence with safeguarding-linked HR, including LADO and allegations against staff.
• Credibility and resilience with senior stakeholders, and the nerve to challenge a decision.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves site travel.

Responsibilities

• You will lead our four HR Business Partners, and you will personally hold the casework that cannot be handed on.
• Disciplinary, grievance, capability, dignity at work.
• You are also the senior link between HR and safeguarding; you own the people side of LADO referrals and allegations against staff.
• Spend time with managers; some days at our Belper office and others at homes or schools.
• Report to our HR Director and support tribunal and settlement matters with her.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

Senior HR exp

HR casework ownership

UK Employment Law

LADO safeguarding

Stakeholder mgmt

Driving licence

Job description

Esland is seeking a Lead HR Business Partner to lead four HR Business Partners and own key casework across disciplinary, grievance and capability matters. You will bridge HR with safeguarding, handling LADO referrals and staff allegations with the HR Director.

Expect to split time between the Belper office and homes or schools to support managers and resolve issues early. Reports to the HR Director and supports tribunal processes.