Senior HR Partner: Employee Relations for Education

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A top HR consultancy in Southwest London is seeking a skilled Senior HR Business Partner to lead Employee Relations across a diverse academic portfolio. This pivotal position requires a CIPD Level 7 qualification and proven experience in managing complex HR cases and tribunal processes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, provide proactive insights, and support recruitment activities. The role mandates on-site work for at least three days a week, promoting a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

31.5 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Significant Higher Education or Further Education HR experience highly advantageous.
• Proven track record of leading complex ER cases, including capability and disciplinary.
• Direct experience of employment tribunals and preparing case bundles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Employee Relations for a diverse academic portfolio.
• Manage grievance, disciplinary, and performance issues.
• Conduct investigations and prepare tribunal documentation.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Organizational change management

Tribunal documentation preparation

Advanced Microsoft skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or MCIPD) or equivalent

Job description

A top HR consultancy in Southwest London is seeking a skilled Senior HR Business Partner to lead Employee Relations across a diverse academic portfolio. This pivotal position requires a CIPD Level 7 qualification and proven experience in managing complex HR cases and tribunal processes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, provide proactive insights, and support recruitment activities. The role mandates on-site work for at least three days a week, promoting a dynamic work environment.