People Partner (Interim)

Job Title: People Partner

Location: West LondonHours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearReporting to: Assistant Director (Employee Data and People Services)Accountable to: Chief People OfficerResponsible for: People Advisors

Role Purpose: Our client, a prestigious college, is seeking a dynamic and strategic People Partner. In this role, you will provide comprehensive HR support across the organisation, aligning with their strategic objectives and values. You will play a crucial role in fostering a high-performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards through effective HR strategies and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on employment law and best practices, support complex staffing matters, and ensure compliance with HRUC policies and UK employment law.
• Workforce Planning: Develop and implement strategic workforce plans, analyse workforce data, and collaborate with Heads of School to meet current and future staffing needs.
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Work with the Head of Talent Acquisition to develop proactive recruitment campaigns, ensure a smooth recruitment process, and participate in selection processes for senior roles.
• Training and Development: Facilitate training sessions on People policies, leadership, and management development, and support the professional development of the People team.
• Data Management and Reporting: Play a key role in change management processes, maintain the HR Information System, and produce management information/statistics relevant to employee performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Heads of School and other key stakeholders, act as a trusted advisor on People matters, and manage staff relationships.
• Compliance and Legal: Ensure payroll changes are completed correctly, support colleagues within the People function, and manage project work as determined by the People Operations Manager.
• Other Duties: Participate in college events and carry out any other duties as required by your line manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse workforce data and develop strategic plans
• Experience in recruitment, training, and development
• Strong organisational and project management skills

If you are passionate about HR and want to make a significant impact within a leading educational institution, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team and help achieve their strategic goals!