HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Location Wymondham, Norfolk

Salary £30,825 - £34,834

Hours: 37 hours per week

The Trust was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Trust currently consists of 7 secondary schools and 10 primary schools, educating over 5,500 pupils. Their schools range in size from the largest state boarding school in the UK, to several very small, rural schools and they all share the belief that high quality education is broad ranging and embraces strong extra-curricular provision and an expectation that all pupils can and should achieve.

The Role

They are seeking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor who will be responsible for managing a team of 3, overseeing the wider Trust recruitment and compliance alongside provide HR advice and guidance whilst managing recruitment, compliance and absence management casework for specifically assigned schools.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Advisor is responsible for line managing the HR Officers and the HR Administrator that look after SET schools except for Wymondham College and City Academy, managing all compliance and overseeing the recruitment for specifically assigned schools alongside supporting the Assistant HR Director in process improvement and the training and induction of new staff.

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required:

• Line manage the HR Officers and HR Administrator that support all SET schools except for WC and CAN
• Develop employee engagement with your team by conducting regular one-to-one meetings to monitor and feedback on progress
• Review individual workloads of your team and distribute and manage tasks to ensure maximum productivity
• Undertake performance reviews and ensure your team clear objectives and personal development plan
• Coach and train your team to support their development
• Manage the Compliance alongside the other HR Advisor and the audit of compliance administration, such as:
• Ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed prior to start dates and that any problems are escalated
• Ensuring that all employment contracts are issued before the commencement of employment
• Monitor the Single Central Records for your schools and ensure all outstanding checks are progressed in a timely manner
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for candidates once recruitment is completed for your dedicated areas
• Update and maintain the Trust’s employee database (and files) with all relevant employee personal data, particularly relating to contracts, pay and training
• Maintain staff job descriptions in line with recommendations from appraisals and prior to recruitment of a post

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in a generalist HR role
• CIPD Level 5 Qualified or working towards this level
• A full driving license enabling you to travel to some of their schools
• Experience in managing people

Benefits

• A personal Pluxee account with access to high street discounts
• Flexibility on hours during the school holidays
• The option to work from home one day per week following completion of probation
• Free school meals during term time
• Care First support 24/7
• Local Government Pension Scheme

To Apply

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory.