Senior HR Business Partner (Schools)

Senior HR Business Partner (Schools)

Rate: £450 per day, Inside IR35 (Negotiable)

Location: Hybrid – 2/3 days onsite in East Midlands

Duration: Until January 2027

Start: ASAP

The role will provide strategic and operational HR support across the Council’s maintained schools, working closely with Head Teachers, School Business Managers and Chairs of Governors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing senior HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle
• Supporting complex employee relations matters including sickness, grievance and disciplinary cases
• Advising on performance management, restructuring, redundancy and workforce planning
• Building strong relationships with senior school leaders and key stakeholders
• Supporting HR service redesign and continuous improvement
• Working closely with Trade Unions and supporting consultation/negotiation
• Deputising for the HR Business Lead when required
• Leading and supporting HR Advisors within the team

Key experience required:

• Strong Senior HR Business Partner / HRBP experience, ideally within a large and complex organisation
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Strong employee relations and Trade Union experience
• Experience managing and developing HR colleagues
• CIPD qualified or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong change management, consultation and negotiation skills

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