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 locations in North-West London, with occasional travel to other sites in West-London, 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
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly
• A proactive approach and adept at problem solving and decision making
• Previous experience of delivering HR support in a similar multi-site educational setting would be desirable