People Services Manager

We are seeking a practical and hands-on People Services (HR) Manager to join a truly inclusive and aspirational Multi-Academy Trust in Wiltshire. The trust offers a range of provisions including a nursery, primary and secondary schools and a college. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to widen their skills, playing a key role in shaping the HR function as the Trust looks to expand their reach across the region.

The People Services Manager key responsibilities include:

• Provide and deliver high quality People support, advice, guidance, and recommendations to all employees within the Trust, ensuring that People policies and practices are followed.
• Excellent Employee Relations knowledge, coaching and supporting head teachers in managing aspects of absence and grievances
• Provide advice and support to leaders and managers on the best approach to implementing change management programmes, developments in work organisation and service provision including restructuring and redundancies.
• Be the first point of escalation for the PSAs and provide consistent advice on sensitive issues and complex cases.
• Complete the monthly payroll submission in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare and complete statutory returns where required including School Workforce Census.
• Ensure employee data held on SAM People (HRIS) is accurate and up to date. Oversee the checking and maintenance of the Single Central Registers (SCR), ensuring they meet the required OFSTED standards.

The successful People Services Manager will be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above, with a degree in HR or Personnel Management. Generalist HR experience in ER, employee engagement, change management, codes of practice, legislation, and project management will be essential – preferably with experience of working within an education setting.

You will bring experience of coaching and supporting managers across the full HR discipline, working and consulting with Unions Reps.

Technical proficiency in HRIS systems and experience using a range of HR systems and tools will be required for this role. Travel to school sites across the region is required and weekly/fortnightly visits to Swindon, driving licence essential.

The trust works on a hybrid model, two days at home and three days in the central office or from a school site.

In return, excellent benefits on offer including CPD support, discounts at the Swindon Designer Outlet Village, an excellent pension scheme, free on-site parking, electric car for use to attend meetings, or more time working from home where suitable.

Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025

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