Senior HR Partner: Strategy, Change & Operations

Nigel Wright Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The deputy Head of HR will lead operational delivery of services across multiple sites, shaping strategy while handling complex employee relations, TUPE and transformation projects within a fast-paced education organisation in the United Kingdom. You will build strong relationships with senior leaders and Headteachers, drive payroll and compliance improvements, and mentor the HR team.

This role offers substantial scope to influence people strategy at scale, support significant growth activity,

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.
• Education sector experience desirable or experience in complex public sector environments.

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 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

Skills

Operational HR

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder influence

Job description

The deputy Head of HR will lead operational delivery of services across multiple sites, shaping strategy while handling complex employee relations, TUPE and transformation projects within a fast-paced education organisation in the United Kingdom. You will build strong relationships with senior leaders and Headteachers, drive payroll and compliance improvements, and mentor the HR team.

This role offers substantial scope to influence people strategy at scale, support significant growth activity,