Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Building strong professional relationships with all staff by developing a sound understanding of their needs

• Provide advice and support on all employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, capability, restructuring and sickness absence

• Manage the provision of professional telephone and on-line support to clients in accordance with relevant policy and procedure
• Contribute to the development of the strategic HR development plan
• Ensure that organisational practices are accurately reflective of current employment legislation
• Deliver support and training to academy senior leaders, local and central governance to enhance them skills, knowledge and understanding of dealing with HR issues
• Complete projects as directed by the CEO
• Provide support to the Directors and Members as and when required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following skills and experience are required: Have a strong education HR background and experience of complex HR issues including disciplinary, redundancies, dismissals, and change management Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be achievement focused Have a well-developed understanding of the education sector and a good understanding of TUPE Understanding of relevant legislation and education related employment policies/procedures Be fully or part CIPD qualified and committed to continuing professional development Have a well-developed knowledge of Employment Law, the practical application of it and the impact this can have within a school Have experience of dealing with a varied caseload including sickness and absence management, disciplinary and grievances Have a customer service ethos and a flexible "can do" attitude Can work under pressure and to deadlines and respond promptly to requirements using own initiative