Senior HR Advisor

• Salary Range: SCP 32-36      £35,802 - £39,298
• Location: Pill (Flexible working approach)
• Job Type: Full-time (flexible hours considered)
• Start Date: July 1st, 2024

Our client is currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their central school team. This pivotal role involves supporting the HR & Recruitment Manager and partnering with the HR team to deliver an effective people strategy that aligns with their Trust goals and promotes school improvement.

• Collaborate with the Operations Director, HR & Recruitment Manager, HR team, Trust HR Partners, and Finance Manager to ensure a cohesive HR approach across the Trust.
• Provide proactive HR best practice advice and support to all Trust schools, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Establish productive dialogue with employees and their representatives to facilitate change, resolve conflict, and promote a positive working environment.
• Build strong relationships with legal partners and Unions.
• Draft and issue HR correspondence, manage sickness absence, probation, capability, grievance, and disciplinary cases.
• Lead on long-term sickness absence management and liaise with Occupational Health on complex cases.
• Support recruitment in the Central Team and Trust-wide as required.
• Contribute to HR communications, policy review, and updates of Employment manuals, including the annual Gender Pay Gap.
• Attend regular HR and Business Manager meetings, and HR Committee as required.
• Uphold and promote the ethos of the Trust at all times.
• Lead the delivery of the Trust’s Wellbeing initiatives and support the development and rollout of iTrent for recruitment, HR, reporting, and data management.
• Undertake HR project work as directed by the Operations Director/HR & Recruitment Manager.

• Proven experience in operational HR within a values-led organisation.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex HR cases and provide best practice advice.
• Experience with HR systems, preferably iTrent.
• Commitment to continuous professional development within the HR field.

• Competitive salary within the specified range.
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid approach.
• Regular opportunities for professional development.
• Involvement in strategic HR projects and initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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