Our client, a leading multi-site education provider now has an opportunity for a People (HR) Partner to join them on a permanent basis.
Please note; this role requires the postholder to be based primarily from the locations in North-West London, with occasional travel to other sites in West-London, when required.
As People (HR) Partner you provide operational and strategic HR support across a multi-site organisation, aligning and enabling the delivery of strategic objectives and business priorities. This role involves partnering with senior leaders and playing a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance culture.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff to champion a positive people experience.
- Driving People projects and initiatives including talent management, staff engagement, and diversity initiatives
- Managing complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancies
- Developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to meet the current and future needs of the organisation
- Collaborating on training and development plans that support staff growth and capability
- Playing a key role in change management processes, providing expertise in organisational development and restructuring
To be considered you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- CIPD qualification (Level 5) or equivalent relevant experience
- Proven experience in managing complex employee relations (ER) cases and a wide range of employee relation issues.
- Strong understanding of HR practices, including discipline and grievance, performance management and absence management
- The ability to work strategically and operationally to implement initiatives that align with the organisation’s goals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly
- A proactive approach and adept at problem solving and decision making
- Previous experience of delivering HR support in a similar multi-site educational setting would be desirable
