People Business Partner / HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR management professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within the education sector? A prestigious educational organization in Kettering is seeking a skilled and strategic People Business Partner to join their busy team.

The successful applicant will be at the forefront of fostering a positive and supportive work environment, working collaboratively with various stakeholders across the organisation to deliver high-quality HR services. If you are a strategic thinker, a trusted advisor, and possess a deep understanding of HR principles and employment law, we would love to hear from you!

Salary and benefits:

• £43,000 – £47,000 per annum
• Annual pay progression
• Excellent access to professional development opportunities
• Generous leave policies
• Subsidised dining
• Bike2Work scheme

Hours of work:

• 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

As People Business Partner, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Providing advice and guidance on all aspects of people management
• Acting as a point of escalation in respect of complex employee relations cases
• Active engagement in developing people plans for area of responsibility,
• Using your clear understanding of current employment law to support SMT with complex ER cases.
• Using the HRIS to effectively provide data, KPI’s, reports and analysis in relation to HR matters.
• Supporting the Head of People with policy development, consultation and implementation.
• Writing, delivering and evaluating People Management Training & Development.
• Assisting schools with the preparation and submission of the annual workforce census.
• Ensuring that diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are key components throughout the employee lifecycle.

We’re looking for a People Business Partner with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in a similar HR management role, ideally within the education sector.
• Chartered CIPD member, and commitment to personal and professional development
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment law.
• Prior involvement in the creation and delivery of people workshops, training and briefings.
• Able to give examples of implementing change effectively.
• Enjoys working in busy and demanding environment, whilst working efficiently at pace.
• High degree of IT literacy; confident in the use of MS Office.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, problem solving approach as part of a team.
• Builds effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues through excellent communication skills
• A full valid driving licence is essential for the requirements of this role.