Human Resources Business Partner

21 hours ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom CATS Global Schools Full time

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts school, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will play a crucial role within the Head Office function, providing expert people management support, strategic insight, and operational HR guidance. As a HRBP, you will partner closely with the relevant Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Executive Team members within the group to shape and deliver strategic people plans that align with the Group's vision, mission, and educational priorities.

The post-holder will also contribute to cross-organisational HR initiatives, ensuring a consistent and high-quality HR service across the Group.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential


• Proven experience in an HR generalist or HR Business Partner role.


• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.


• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and influence at a strategic level.


• Skilled in interpreting HR data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.


• Experience managing employee relations cases and organisational change.


• Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-site organisation.


• Excellent communication, coaching, and training delivery skills.

Desirable


• Experience within the education sector, or regulated environments.


• Familiarity with safer recruitment and ISI compliance requirements.


• Experience using iTrent or similar HRIS.

BENEFITS


• Cycle to work Scheme


• Tech Scheme


• Car Scheme


• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield


• Free eye tests


• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Group income protection


• GP24: GP Access for all


• Health Cash Plan


• Death in Service


• Long service awards


• Employee referral scheme


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.

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