People (HR) Partner

Our client, a leading multi-site education provider now has an opportunity for a People (HR) Partner to join them on a permanent basis.

Please note; this role requires the postholder to be based primarily from the offices in West London, with occasional travel to other locations when required.

As People (HR) Partner you provide operational and strategic HR support across a multi-site organisation, aligning and enabling the delivery of strategic objectives and business priorities. This role involves partnering with senior leaders and playing a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff to champion a positive people experience.
• Driving People projects and initiatives including talent management, staff engagement, and diversity initiatives
• Managing complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancies
• Developing and implementing strategic workforce plans to meet the current and future needs of the organisation
• Collaborating on training and development plans that support staff growth and capability
• Playing a key role in change management processes, providing expertise in organisational development and restructuring

To be considered you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• CIPD qualification (Level 5) or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience of delivering HR support at HR Partner or Senior HR Advisor level, gained in a multi-site educational setting or similar multi-site, public sector setting
• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations (ER) cases and a wide range of employee relation issues
• Strong understanding of HR practices, including discipline and grievance, performance management and absence management
• The ability to work strategically and operationally to implement initiatives that align with the organisation's goals