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We are seeking to appoint an experienced, organised, and influential HR Partner to work across our Trust in the West Hub. Through proactive, solution-focused HR partnership, the postholder will play a key role in strengthening staff retention, workforce planning, and supporting leaders to deliver people plans that underpin school improvement.
Job Responsibility
Lead a portfolio of complex employee relations casework from triage through to resolution, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and attendance matters, as well as sensitive or high-risk cases where required
Maintain a visible and proactive presence, building strong and trusted relationships with leadership colleagues
Develop a deep understanding of academy context and emerging challenges, offering tailored advice informed by workforce needs and risk
Contribute to leadership and planning meetings and provide insight on performance, staffing structures and culture
Collaborate closely with HR Operations, Payroll, and Finance colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of people processes
Build and maintain constructive working relationships with trade unions
Use workforce data and insight to identify trends and risks and help shape interventions
Lead or contribute to Trust-wide projects such as policy development, employee benefits, workforce initiatives, engagement actions, leadership development and equality, diversity, and inclusion
Build leaders' confidence and consistency through coaching, workshops and targeted development
Requirements
Approachable and emotionally intelligent, building trust quickly with leaders and colleagues
Calm, resilient and composed under pressure, particularly in sensitive or high-stakes situations
Analytical, methodical, and proactive, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Influential and confident, able to provide constructive challenge with tact and professionalism
Pragmatic and solutions-focused, balancing empathy with consistency and sound judgement
Values-led and fair, demonstrating integrity, impartiality, and discretion at all times
Collaborative and relationship-focused, working effectively across teams and academies
Committed to motivating others and developing leadership confidence and capability
Positive and inspiring, able to champion high standards and contribute to a culture of belonging
Substantial HR experience, including in education or similar complex organisations
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice