Temporary HR Generalist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to join their team in Bradford. This temporary role involves delivering effective HR services, coordinating recruitment activities, and managing HR administration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in implementing HR policies and supporting employee wellbeing initiatives. With a focus on compliance and accuracy, you will ensure robust HR processes are in place while providing guidance to leadership. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a difference in an educational setting, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven HR advisory experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and safer recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR policy implementation and employee relations casework.
• Oversee recruitment procedures and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employee Relations Casework

Recruitment Management

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of Employment Legislation

Education

HR Certification

Tools

HR and Payroll Systems

Job description

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HR Generalist (Temporary)

Location: Bradford – Fully onsite 5 days a week

Role Duration: Temporary, initially till September

Pay: Up to per hour

Hays is working with an Academy based in Bradford for the temporary recruitment of an HR Generalist to deliver an effective and efficient HR service, coordinate HR and recruitment activities, and manage HR Administration colleagues. Support the implementation of the Trust’s HR policies, leadership development, and HR strategy aligned with school improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Policy Implementation: Manage ER casework, liaise with trade unions, and escalate cases as needed.
2. HR Advisory: Coach and advise leadership and middle leaders on HR processes.
3. Recruitment Management: Oversee recruitment procedures, onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with safer recruitment legislation.
4. HR Service Delivery: Ensure robust processes and systems for accuracy and compliance with employment legislation.
5. Employee Wellbeing: Support attendance and wellbeing activities, manage OH referrals.
6. HR Reporting: Produce reports with key HR data and metrics for senior leadership.
7. HR Correspondence: Issue high-quality HR correspondence related to casework.
8. Employee Records Management: Manage employee records and ensure pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
9. Training Coordination: Oversee HR and safeguarding training delivery.
10. Line Management: Manage HR Administrator, including performance reviews.
11. Team Participation: Participate in regular meetings, training, and continuous improvement of processes.

Experience Required:

1. HR advisory experience, including proven experience managing ER casework and handling competing priorities.
2. Experience with HR and payroll systems, and HR improvement projects.
3. Experience working in education or local government with HR processes is desirable.
4. Knowledge of employment legislation, KCSIE, Safer Recruitment practices, safeguarding children and young people.
5. Strong organisational skills and adaptability.

This role will require you to undertake a DBS check and full compliance. The start date is ASAP. If this role sounds of interest, please click ‘apply’ to be considered. #4683735 - Lorna Shakespeare