We are pleased to be partnering with a prestigious private school with multiple sites in London to recruit a HR Business Partner for a 12 month fixed term contract. Based from either of their fantastic settings in Sloane Square or Regents Park, you will be joining a great HR team in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.  Commencing in March, the organisation are open to candidates looking to work 4 or 5 days per week but there will be a requirement to be in the office for 4 days during term time. More flexibility is offered during school holidays.

We are looking for candidates with strong generalist experience, extensive experience of employee relations and availability to consider a fixed term contract.  On top of the salary, there is a generous holiday allowance (30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra week off at Christmas – 40+ days of annual leave!) and excellent pension scheme.

Role overview:

• Work as part of the People Management Team to lead, implement and deliver People centred initiatives in line with objectives.
• Act as a point of contact for people expertise for several stakeholders, including support to other members of the People Team.
• With support of the Director of People work on the delivery of people operational and cyclical activities such as, workforce planning, employee relations and performance matters.
• Support the Director of People to ensure policies, procedures and systems for the team are up to date, in line with legislation and deliver against current and future needs.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection requirements across the Trust, including adhering to all safer recruitment practices.
• Be the point of escalation for complex case management support
• Support with the completion of legal paperwork such as ET3’s and settlement agreements
• Liaise with legal partners when required and action the next steps
• Support and on manages complex HR projects cross functionally which enables managers to improve the performance of their teams.
• Provide advice and guidance on complex employee relations cases in line with HR and employment law to mitigate risks.
• Produce MI Data analysis/ reports
• Support and Lead on change programmes such as reorganisations, redundancies, restructures, TUPE etc.
• Deputise for the Director of People in their absence
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the Director of People

Candidate requirements:

• Previous HR experience at Business Partner level or equivalent
• CIPD Level 5 or above (Desirable)
• Significant work experience in a HR environment
• Experience of handling varied generalist casework to completion, including ideally up to ET3’s
• Experience supporting organisation change such as restructuring, redundancy and outsourcing
• Strong organisation skills and time management; able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met and ability to work at pace
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and practical application
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with a ride range of people at all levels.

Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business.  The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition.

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