HR Business Partner

Reed HR are working alongside a large Educational Establishment based in South East London who are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner on a permanent basis. Also, with the responsibilities involved for this role, working onsite full time would be required. You must be CIPD qualified too. 

Job Summary

To lead and develop a high quality, inclusive HR provision for the assigned client groups. To provide input and support to the functional Director to ensure the ongoing development and implementation of the People Strategy across the Trust. To support and encourage the Trust’s ethos and its’ objectives, policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities 

• Lead on HR across the defined school(s), through weekly onsite presence, supporting a strategic, inclusive approach to workforce planning, recruitment, retention, staff development and change management advising the Headteacher on HR matters.

• Assist the Headteacher in the planning and implementation of staff recruitment, development and retention. Oversee advertising, selection and appointment of candidates. Ensure that accurate contractual documentation is issued and that appropriate vetting/Safer Recruitment requirements are actioned. Ensure compliance with Right to Work requirements, including immigration and sponsorship.

• Support auditing of SCR.

• Support the Functional Director with the onboarding process for new schools to the Trust, including TUPE requirements.

• Support the Trust’s approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through the application of policies and professional practice.

• Be responsible for the coordination and implementation of HR policies at school level. Contribute to the development and review of said policies at Trust level. Ensure that all Trust policies are observed/implemented. Lead on the communication and training (as necessary) of HR policies, practice and support in the school(s).

• Support the functional director with the development and implementation of HR projects as directed.

• Ensure timely collation of relevant staffing information so that HR records and payroll reporting are current. Support client groups by ensuring that payroll actions are completed in a consistent and timely manner, checking monthly payroll reports and taking corrective action.

• Support schools and central team with implementation of annual pay review.

• Lead on the management of disciplinary, capability, grievance and absence casework.

• Provide advice, guidance and support to the Governing Body, the Headteacher, senior managers and staff on all aspects of generalist HR (including performance and attendance, pay and grading, restructuring, termination, retirement, disciplinary, grievance and capability).

Specialist Responsibilities 

• Provide input to functional director, with recommendations for changes/improvements to practices and processes to ensure the Trust remains consistent with legislation and best practice.

• Ensure ongoing CPD, to demonstrate understanding of current Employment Law and guidance as related to client group to minimize potential for employment actions against the Trust.