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Senior HR Advisor Salary Range: SCP 32-36 £35,802 - £39,298 Location: Pill (Flexible working approach) Job Type: Full-time (flexible hours considered) Start Date: July 1st, 2024 Our client is currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their central school team. This pivotal role involves supporting the HR & Recruitment Manager and partnering with the HR team to deliver an effective people strategy that aligns with their Trust goals and promotes school improvement. Day to Day of the Role: Collaborate with the Operations Director, HR & Recruitment Manager, HR team, Trust HR Partners, and Finance Manager to ensure a cohesive HR approach across the Trust. Provide proactive HR best practice advice and support to all Trust schools, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practices. Establish productive dialogue with employees and their representatives to facilitate change, resolve conflict, and promote a positive working environment. Build strong relationships with legal partners and Unions. Draft and issue HR correspondence, manage sickness absence, probation, capability, grievance, and disciplinary cases. Lead on long-term sickness absence management and liaise with Occupational Health on complex cases. Support recruitment in the Central Team and Trust-wide as required. Contribute to HR communications, policy review, and updates of Employment manuals, including the annual Gender Pay Gap. Attend regular HR and Business Manager meetings, and HR Committee as required. Uphold and promote the ethos of the Trust at all times. Lead the delivery of the Trust's Wellbeing initiatives and support the development and rollout of iTrent for recruitment, HR, reporting, and data management. Undertake HR project work as directed by the Operations Director/HR & Recruitment Manager. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in operational HR within a values-led organisation. Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage complex HR cases and provide best practice advice. Experience with HR systems, preferably iTrent. Commitment to continuous professional development within the HR field. Benefits: Competitive salary within the specified range. Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid approach. Regular opportunities for professional development. Involvement in strategic HR projects and initiatives. Supportive and collaborative team environment. To apply for the Senior HR Advisor position, please submit your CV by clicking APPLY NOW.