HR Team Leader

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced HR Team Leader to join their team

This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right applicant

You will

• To manage an HR administrative and advisory function to ensure the smooth operation of the HR service to schools through the HR and Payroll Traded Service SLA.

• To support the HRBP

- Schools with advice, projects and updating of guidance and procedures and dealing with schools queries to ensure a seamless service.

• To act as the key liaison with Payroll to meet the needs of the customer

• To manage, coach and develop the HR Coordinator and HR Administrator for schools.

• To provide cover for the HR Services Team Leader - Corporate when required to do so

You Need

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake (with training and support) a wide range of work practices to become multiskilled across the whole HR range of functions for schools.

• To undertake routine administrative and support activities across all HR activities for schools as required by email, telephone and face to face.

• To manage the schools inbox and associated queries, along with the Schools HR Team and provide escalation routes where appropriate.

• To contribute to the continuous improvement of HR services by participating in training, contributing ideas and supporting effective teamwork.

• To support the HRBP (schools) and HR Services Manager in achieving service aims and objectives, including assisting in writing work procedures and continuous improvement suggestions.

• To participate in Job Evaluation panels for schools and corporate posts.

• To support with financial tasks such as raising invoices and PO’s as and when required.

• To ensure the best use of ITrent in supporting the schools current and future needs via the agreed SLA and to support the education of the schools stakeholders in the use of ITrent where required to do so.

• Acting as key point of contact for all schools queries relating to HR matters, ensuring a timely and accurate response to manage queries and to escalate to others when deemed appropriate.

• To advise school business managers/office staff and headteachers with all HR queries, relating to schools, and to build a trusted relationship to gain feedback on service improvements as part of the management of the schools SLA for HR.

• Deputising for the Schools HRBP as and when required and undertaking duties commensurate to the grade of the job.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

HYBRID WORKING ENVIRONMENT