Part-Time HR Advisor (Schools)

Position: Part-Time HR Advisor (Schools)

Location: Hybrid - Auxilium House/School sites in Hereford, with some home-working

Starting Date: Permanent (Specific start date based on candidate availability)

Salary: £18,523 - £19,730 actual salary per annum (FTE £30,461 - £32,446) based on a 22.5 hr/wk full-year working pattern, dependent upon experience

Industry: Human Resources

Working Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility in working days to be discussed at the interview. This role may be structured as either full-year or term-time plus 4 weeks (42 weeks total). Due to the potential for urgent school needs, applicants should be within travelling distance of Hereford.

Benefits:

• 26 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service)
• Aviva salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Flexible benefits scheme, including retailer discounts, option to buy/sell annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme, and healthcare plans

Job Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor (Schools) to provide a comprehensive, high-quality HR support service to schools and academies. This includes supporting clients with complex employee relations casework (via email, telephone, Teams, and on-site), acting as an investigating officer on a variety of employment matters, writing reports, and attending formal meetings. You will be involved in the development of school-based HR policies and procedures, work closely with Trade Union representatives, and design and deliver HR training sessions for clients on various HR topics.

This role involves managing a range of complex HR casework, including disciplinary actions, grievances, sickness absence management, TUPE, redundancy, appraisal, and capability issues. Although experience in the education sector and familiarity with school-specific legislation (e.g., the Burgundy Book, School Teachers' Pay & Conditions, and School Staffing Regulations) is beneficial, it is not essential.

Interview Date: Friday, 15th November 2024

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Advisory: Provide professional HR advice to schools on a full range of HR disciplines, ensuring compliance with employment law and school-specific regulations.
• Employee Relations: Handle and resolve complex HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, and sickness absence management.
• Policy Development: Lead the development and implementation of school-based HR policies and procedures.
• Training: Design and deliver HR training sessions on various HR topics to school staff.
• Casework Management: Act as an investigating officer, prepare reports, and attend formal meetings as required.
• Legislation Awareness: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Burgundy Book, School Teachers' Pay & Conditions, and School Staffing Regulations.
• Autonomous Work: Work mainly independently, with support from your line manager, to make professional decisions in challenging situations.
• Travel: Regular travel within Herefordshire to attend school meetings, often at short notice. A reliable personal vehicle for business use is required.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven experience in managing and resolving complex HR casework.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD qualification preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous but not required.

Additional Information:

This organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

Applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and identify as having a disability, or who are Armed Forces Veterans or Reservists, will be guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" Scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant.

If interested please apply by sending your CV and letting us know your availability/notice period and annual wage expectation.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt