HR Business Partner – 12 month FTC

Are you an experienced HR management professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within the education sector? A highly reputed educational organisation in Kettering is seeking a skilled and strategic HR Business Partner to join their busy team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

In this crucial role, you will collaborate closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to shape and drive the people strategy, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across the organisation. 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.

What you can expect:

• £44,000 – £51,000
• Hybrid work model – 2 days on-site per week and 3 days working from home
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Working hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

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

• Effectively leading, coaching and developing an efficient and collaborative HR Team
• Work in partnership with Senior Management teams to develop and implement strategic HR plans
• Supporting the effective management, recruitment, development, and motivation of staff
• Representing HR in both institutional and external meetings
• Leading cross institutional projects and strategic themes. e.g. employee engagement, equality and wellbeing, ensuring continual progress and improvement against agreed KPIs
• Negotiating contracts with external suppliers and manage the ongoing relationship
• Leading complex employee relations cases or those that have moved to appeal level
• Working with the University solicitors to prepare for employment tribunals
• Researching, reviewing and designing HR policies, procedures, guidance, and toolkits
• Constructing meaningful data and HR statistics to inform and underpin advice provided to SMT
• Executing job evaluation in accordance with the organisation’s job evaluation system ensuring that a systematic and consistent approach is adopted
• Formulating learning and development programmes in collaboration with staff development team

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

• Extensive experience in a similar HR management role, ideally within the education or public sectors
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and requirements for visa applications and sponsorships
• Experience of leading and advising on effective change management
• Experience of constructively working with trade unions and/or staff representatives
• Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to effectively construct and apply HR policies and procedures
• Ability to promote equality and diversity throughout the organisation
• Sound understanding of GDPR and the important of confidentiality