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.
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