Human Resources Advisor

We are looking to recruit a HR Advisor to support Academies with all aspects of HR. You and the HR team will work, closely to deliver an approachable, efficient and effective HR service to all of our Academies.

If you are the person we seek, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

- Current competence and HR expertise
- A strong understanding of HR procedures and the ability to demonstrate this on a practical level
- An understanding of current HR legislation
- Outstanding communication skills; both in speech and in writing.
- The ability to support all Principals and managers throughout the employment cycle
- Starting Salary of £30,151
- 36.5 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing packages

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, then please do not hesitate to contact Roz Batley on 01484503110.

This post is available on a Full Year or Term Time only basis.

**Scale**:NJC Scale points 23-26

**Salary**:£30,151(Full Time salary)

**Contract**:
37 hours per week

Term time only available if preferred.

**Purpose of the post**

Working as part of the central Trust team, to deliver Human Resources activities to our academies across a range of duties which will include but will not be limited to recruitment, absence management, policies and procedures, new starters, leavers, payroll and general HR support.
Key Areas
- Provide advice, support, guidance and direction to achieve a successful resolution of complex cases in line with the Trust's procedures and legislative requirements e.g. employee complaints, disciplinary, redeployment, welfare and restructures.
- Exercise considerable initiative and professional judgement in the development and implementation of employment policies and practices, ensuring that they reflect best practice, legislative requirements and promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
- Advise and support managers on the entire recruitment lifecycle, including developing appropriate recruitment plans which are legally compliant, ensure best practice and reflects Equality, Diversity and Inclusion considerations.
- Interpret and advise management and employees on pay and conditions matters

e.g. pay, managed severance, redundancy, redeployment, grading requests etc.
- Provide one-to-one coaching / advisory support to managers in relation to disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence management, performance, capability and other employee relations matters, including attendance at meetings as required.
- Train and coach managers to manage performance on an ongoing basis and to have honest and straight-forward conversations.
- Monitor academy / Trust attendance figures and trigger points to determine appropriate actions in relation to individual cases; to liaise with managers to support follow up action in relation to attendance management.
- Ensure the accurate reporting and escalation of any significant issues or risks to the Trust.
- Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with recognised Trade Union Officials within the Trust, as part of effective management of individual cases, and when invited the JCNC.
- Contribute, as requested, to continuous review and improvement activities to ensure that HR processes and policies are fit for purpose and to continue to work efficiently.
- Provide regular staffing data to Trust managers, interpreting and identifying trends and developing associated action plans. Provide data to support Trust KPIs.
- Ensure the use of data complies with current regulations, particularly those relating to GDPR. Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the Trust calendar.
- Consistently implement all Trust policies; contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
- Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- To maintain and update all HR/workforce databases as required ensuring accuracy of staff data.
- Assist the Principals and Senior Leadership teams in safer recruitment, placing adverts, preparing and circulating information to applicants, issuing of reference requests and supporting with the facilitation of assessment days.
- To ensure completion of appropriate employment and vetting checks and maintenance of the Single Central Register to ensure compliance with current ISI regulations and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- To ensure the organisation of mandatory training, including reminders to staff and providing regular updates to the Principal on completion rates.
- Prepare and issue contracts of employment and other documentation relevant to recruitment.
- To assist Principals and Senior Leader teams in compiling job descriptions, person specifications and recruitment adverts. Supporting the Senior Leadership teams and employees through departmental and organisational changes in order to meet organisational objectives.
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