Senior HR Lead — Education & Transformation

Nigel Wright Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group partners with a fast-growing education organisation to appoint a senior HR leader as deputy to the Head of HR. You will shape HR strategy, lead multi-site operations and drive complex transformation projects.

This hands-on, influential role offers exposure to high-profile change, strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and school leaders, and a competitive salary with generous pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and strategic HR experience.
• Significant employee relations expertise within a unionised environment.
• Experience leading change, consultation and organisational transformation activity.
• The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of HR services across a multi-site organisation.
• Act as a trusted adviser on complex employee relations, employee engagement and organisational change matters.
• Support significant growth activity including TUPE transfers, school integrations and workforce transformation projects.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, compliance and people operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR systems, processes and reporting.
• Develop meaningful people analytics and workforce insights to support decision making.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, Headteachers and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Act as deputy to the Head of HR and provide leadership across the wider HR team.

Job description

Nigel Wright Group partners with a fast-growing education organisation to appoint a senior HR leader as deputy to the Head of HR. You will shape HR strategy, lead multi-site operations and drive complex transformation projects.

This hands-on, influential role offers exposure to high-profile change, strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and school leaders, and a competitive salary with generous pension and holidays.