Senior HR Generalist

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Parke Lane People Full time

Parke Lane People is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to lead on all related matters across the business.

The successful candidate will be a skilled HR professional with the experience necessary to enable them to lead on all HR matters. In addition to a sound understanding of employment law and HR practice, the role will require strong communication skills, a practical hands-on approach, and a natural empathy with colleagues at all levels.

The Senior HR Generalist will lead a small team of two part-time HR Officers and will work closely with the School's Senior Leadership Team. Given the structure of the team, you will be expected to carry out a variety of tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Developing and delivering a People Strategy to enable the recruitment and retention of the very best talent.
  • Overseeing the Single Central Register and ensuring compliance with all matters of safer recruitment and employment.
  • Providing accurate and professional advice and guidance to all colleagues whilst ensuring compliance with all aspects of employment law.
  • Recruiting all colleagues in accordance with safer recruitment practices.
  • Supporting Heads of Department with the induction, training and development of colleagues.
  • Developing, updating and implementing HR policies, plans and procedures.
  • Maintaining the HR information system (CIPHR) and colleague records.
  • Producing all HR documentation.
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR.

Essential skills and qualifications:

  • CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
  • Sound knowledge of current employment legislation
  • Demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role, preferably at a senior level
  • Experience of working with an HR system. The business currently uses CIPHR for their HR, Recruitment and Payroll system.
  • Experience of providing advice and support to a senior leadership team or management board
  • A clear and succinct communicator
  • Strong management and organisational skills
  • Detail orientated
  • A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to engage with all colleagues across the business
  • Ability to be adaptable and solve problems
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to the protection and safeguarding and well-being of children
  • Adept at working under pressure and with competing priorities
  • Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit
  • Is resilient and demonstrates ability to work in a variety of settings
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Sensitivity to the needs of others
  • Openness and willingness to address and discuss relevant issues

The following are desirable qualities:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • An interest/knowledge of the Independent Schools / education / charity sector
  • Knowledge of safer recruitment and the Single Central Register in schools.
  • Experience of managing payroll and its processes.

In return, Parke Lane People is offering a competitive salary, enhanced benefits package, and some flexibility around hybrid working.


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