Temporary HR Generalist

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Generalist for a temporary role in Bradford. This position involves delivering effective HR services, coordinating recruitment activities, and managing HR administration. The ideal candidate will have strong HR advisory experience, particularly in managing employee relations casework and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of HR strategies aligned with educational improvement priorities, all within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about HR and looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing ER casework and handling competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER casework and liaise with trade unions.
• Oversee recruitment procedures and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Produce reports with key HR data for senior leadership.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Managing ER casework

HR and payroll systems

Knowledge of employment legislation

Organizational skills

Job description

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HR Generalist (Temporary)

Location: Bradford - Fully onsite 5 days a week

Duration: Temporary role, initially till September

Pay: Up to £17.25 per hour

Hays is working with an Academy based in Bradford for the temporary recruitment of an HR Generalist. The role involves delivering an effective HR service, coordinating HR and recruitment activities, and managing HR Administration colleagues. Support the implementation of the Trust's HR policies, leadership development, and HR strategy aligned with school improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage ER casework, liaise with trade unions, and escalate cases as needed.
• Coach and advise leadership and middle leaders on HR processes.
• Oversee recruitment procedures, onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with safer recruitment legislation.
• Ensure robust processes and systems for accuracy and compliance with employment legislation.
• Support attendance and wellbeing activities, manage OH referrals.
• Produce reports with key HR data and metrics for senior leadership.
• Issue high-quality HR correspondence related to casework.
• Manage employee records and ensure pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
• Oversee HR and safeguarding training delivery.
• Manage HR Administrator, including performance reviews.
• Participate in meetings, training, and process improvements.
• Adhere to policies on equal opportunities, child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality.

Experience Required:

• HR advisory experience, including managing ER casework and handling competing priorities.
• Experience with HR and payroll systems, and HR improvement projects.
• Experience in education or local government HR processes (desirable).
• Knowledge of employment legislation, KCSIE, Safer Recruitment, safeguarding children and young people.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability.

This role requires a DBS check, full compliance, and an ASAP start date.

If interested, please click 'apply' to be considered.

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