HR Business Partner

Providing professional and customer-focussed HR leadership, advice and support to academies
Influencing and supporting the strategic direction of academies by providing and analysing workforce information and developing HR initiatives to respond to needs
Coaching, supporting and mentoring senior leaders on people management practices, issues and priorities
Providing expert advice to managers in complex employee relations cases
Management of employment tribunal cases
Negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements
Providing expert guidance to academy leadership teams at all stages of the organisational change processes
Advising and supporting academies with managing TUPE transfer projects
Designing and delivering HR training sessions
Designing and delivering innovative organisational development solutions
Supporting progress towards becoming a model employer through proactive involvement in workforce projects and working groups
Advising on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and terms and conditions of service
Advising on changes in employment legislation and case law
Contributing to the formulation and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Advising on and undertaking job evaluations
Contributing to the overall service and direction of the Human Resources function
Line managing an HR advisor and actively supporting the development of other members of the HR team
Ensuring Equality and Diversity issues are considered in all aspects of Human Resources and staff management

Experience in a HR Business Partner or senior HR advisor role within a large complex organisation
Experience of developing and delivering strategic HR plans and initiatives
Previous experience of managing complex Employee relations issues, change management and restructuring
Experience of supervising staff
Qualifications to masters level in HR Management or equivalent level of experience of working in an HR role
A CIPD qualification at Associate level or above

About UsThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include