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New and exciting role, based in Brighton
Ashley Kate are delighted to be supporting one of our clients, based in Brighton as they look to recruit for a full time, permanent, HR Partner to join their team.
The salary for this role is £50k per annum.
The right candidate will be expected to be onsite 4-5 days a week.
HR Partner:
Responsibilities include:
- To act as the first point of call for HR related matters
- To work closely with the Chief People Officer and the broader the HR team to contribute to and implement national initiatives
- Provide on-site and remote, proactive support and undertake case management work
- Responsible for the line management and development of the HR staff
- To provide additional support to the wider HR team when necessary
- Provide appropriate advice and guidance to senior staff, ensuring that advice is in line with policies and best practice.
- Investigate employee complaints and grievances and recommend corrective actions.
- Undertake HR induction for all new employees
- Work with line managers to ensure that they are equipped to undertake necessary management duties and interventions i.e return to work meetings, capability etc
- Maintain administrative oversight of key employment information and records including;
- Conduct exit interviews and off-boarding procedures, analysing information gathered in these processes to help develop retention strategies and reduce turnover.
- Oversee employment needs and /or programmes that support staffing, work with the HR to ensure that recruitment practice is effective
- Provide coaching and guidance to management and employees in dealing with employment related issues and / or concerns. Escalation of sensitive or more complex cases to the Chief People Officer
- Support the Chief People Officer in driving the performance management process and provide coaching to line managers to ensure the continuous development of employees.
Experience required:
- Relevant experience either working as an HR Manager or HR Partner with high level of ER exposure.
- Experience of working in a schools or the Education sector, essential.
- CIPD L5 or L7 qualified, essential.
- A solid understanding of UK employment legislation.
- Ability to operate in a consultative manner, demonstrate confidence and ability to push back, whilst maintaining professional relationships
- Be able to demonstrate successful management of recruitment, ER, Performance Management and the implementation of HR initiatives.
- Extensive experience in providing robust, proactive employee relations advice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good knowledge of working with HR Information Systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience HR professional seeking the a new and exciting opportunity.
If interested please contact Darren Keeling on or call
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